Per Diem LVN I, II, III - Kelsey Seybold Clinic - Summer Creek
Company: Optum
Location: Houston
Posted on: January 22, 2026
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Job Description:
Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the
Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation's leading
health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40
locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally
recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a
multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical
providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding
opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient
satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the
meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The vocational
nurse provides nursing care to patients in an assigned clinical
area, under the supervision of a Nurse Supervisor, or Nurse
Coordinator. The LVN applies clinical nursing knowledge and
utilizes demonstrated skills to ensure the safety and comfort of
patients and families according to legal, organizational and
professional standards. The LVN identifies priorities and makes
judgments concerning the basic needs of multiple patients in order
to organize care. Primary Responsibilities: 15% Clerical Review
doctor's schedule, abstract as needed, print PVS for each patient
and request other relevant information needed for patient's visit
that day Prepares and submits patient documents for scanning
Monitor assigned in basket and complete work as needed-Overdue
Results/Letters Schedule appointments and assist patients with
specialty referrals and radiology testing Provide pre-printed
patient educational material as directed by provider Proper
disposal of confidential patient information - daily Follows HIPAA
policy and procedures regarding patient confidentiality Reinforce
patient teaching Identify basic health related learning needs of
patient Prepare and submit UR and other referrals as directed by
the physician Call in prescriptions as directed by the physician
20% Patient Care Monitor in basket for orders placed by physician
and perform tasks that need to be completed (i.e. waived testing,
EKG's, specimen collection, spirometry, hearing, vision); reports
and accurately documents patient response Document observations
related to health status and report findings Rooms patients on
arrival as rooms become available: Obtain patient's demographic
information, history, chief complaint Verify patient allergies and
documents vital signs per policy Reconcile medication list with
patient at each visit and update preferred pharmacy Documents
patient education to include patient's learning method, preferred
language, if needs an interpreter and ability to read, and include
appropriate education for office visit Complete questionnaires when
appropriate (i.e. lead, TB, flu, New Patient Intake) Prepares
patient and room for physician visit Assist physician with
preparing patients for examination & minor office procedures
Perform activities of daily living on patients as needed (i.e.
emptying ostomy bags, changing adult and pediatric diapers)
Transport patient within facility as needed Performs/Obtains: EKG,
Waived Testing (Capillary Blood Glucose, Hemoccult, Urine
Pregnancy), Hearing & Vision Testing, Sterilization of Instruments,
and procedures. Report and document patient response Collects &
prepares lab specimens (Urinalysis, Pap Smear, Biopsy, Cultures)
and transports to lab Perform CPR as needed and assist during times
of emergency Medication administration using the 7 rights,
document, monitor, and report response Telephone management:
collect pertinent patient information to help determine health care
needs and document in the medical record. Report information to
physician for direction of care 10% Departmental Maintenance
Monitor supplies, medications and forms and notifies appropriate
staff when reorder needed Remove and tag broken equipment and
notify coordinator, supervisor, or manager Cleans exam rooms daily
and documents on log Monitors supplies for expiration date and
restock to par levels Perform sterilization of instruments and
complete logs (assignment based on completion of sterilization
class and delegation by appropriate nursing staff) Attends staff
meetings Maintain a clean and organized work area with a minimum of
personal items 10% QA-Regulatory Complete daily logs, as assigned
by nursing supervisor or coordinator: Waived testing (i.e.
glucometer, urine dipstick and urine pregnancy logs) CLIA standards
Refrigerator and room temperature logs Eye wash station Other QA
logs Performs accurate, legal, & ethical documentation Maintain
patient confidentiality Practice OSHA safety standards with proper
disposal of biohazard waste Uses frequent hand washing or hand
sanitizer (up to 10 times before have to wash hands with soap and
water, unless hands visibly soiled) to prevent and control the
spread of disease within the clinical setting Uses gloves and PPE
as needed Uses aseptic or sterile technique as needed Verify
equipment has a current PM label before use Identifies and reports
potential barriers for the safe provision of patient care and
maintains a safe patient environment Responsible for personal
growth and career development. Demonstrates competency during
annual skills, reports unsafe practices. Participates in continuing
nursing education programs 15% Customer Service Works with patients
to achieve excellent customer service and high levels of
satisfaction Practices mutual respect among all members of the
healthcare team Works with other staff to promote an efficient and
effective healthcare team Demonstrates Kelsey-Seybold's Mission and
Values Meets both Clinic and individual Customer Service goals and
standards by maintaining 90% or greater, excellence in customer
service Provides age-appropriate interactions. (See text box at end
of this JD) Telephone Etiquette Answer and direct incoming calls to
appropriate staff using a caring non-rushed tone Identify clinic,
department, name and job title in health care team Ensure accurate
information is obtained and communicated to the physician Report
and provide documentation of all complaints to coordinator,
supervisor, manager or Clinic Administrator Utilize warm transfer
process when redirecting patient to ensure needs are met 10%
Financial: Demonstrates prudent use of resources. Minimizes
wasteful actions Assists with maintaining equipment according to
manufacturer's recommendation Reports to coordinator, supervisor,
manager, or clinic administrator the need for overtime and obtains
approval 10% Quality Improvement: Contributes and participates in
the department and clinic process improvement plans. (PDSA)
Supports and provides department leadership for initiatives related
to meeting AAAHC and other accrediting standards Follows all safety
standards for patients, employees and visitors Recognizes and
adheres to National Patient Safety Goals 10% Immunization Nurse:
Demonstrates knowledge and skill needed to provide safe and
effective immunization to facilitate patient care. Which includes
but not limited to: Routine Immunization administration Foreign
travel immunizations and consultation TB skin test application and
reading Allergy immunotherapy injections Medication administrations
Documents administrations Knows how to access a resource RN when
needed Seeks clarification or guidance with questions related to
medication and immunization administrations from the physician
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an
environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on
what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide
development for other roles you may be interested in. Required
Qualifications: Graduate from an approved vocational nursing
program Current and valid Texas LVN license Current BCLS through
American Heart Association 6 months in a clinical area Proven
ability to use equipment and related supplies for selected patient
population for the assigned clinical area Computer experience
Preferred Qualifications: EPIC experience Windows bases computer
skills Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to
local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications,
etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a
comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs,
equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are
subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you
begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of
benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range
from $20.00 to $35.72 per hour based on full-time employment. We
comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. At UnitedHealth
Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make
the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of
every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves
the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however,
there are still far too many barriers to good health which are
disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically
marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed
to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and
delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and
improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our
mission. OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer
under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, national
origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules,
or regulations. OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are
required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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