Field LVN Homecare Dimensions
Company: Optum
Location: Robstown
Posted on: April 24, 2024
Job Description:
$ 2,500. Sign on Bonus Available for External Candidates
Incentive Bonus 2 times a year
18 days of PTO & Closed on Major Holidays
401K Match
Opportunities at WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses.
We believe all patients are entitled to the highest level of
medical care. Here, you will join a team who shares your passion
for helping people achieve better health. With opportunities for
physicians, clinical staff and non-patient-facing roles, you can
make a difference with us as you discover the meaning behind
Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse is responsible for
providing direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered
Nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care,
providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members
of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provides direct patient care as defined in the state Nurse
Practice Act and agency's policies
- Implements plan of care initiated by the Registered Nurse
- Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the
plan of care
- Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education
and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care
- Participates in the coordination of home health services,
appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines
(HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, and Dietician) to the Registered Nurse
and/or Clinical Supervisor
- Follows all infection control standard precautions and safety
guidelines/standards as per agency policy
- Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently
- Participates in personal and professional growth and
development
- Adheres to the Agency's Standard Operating Procedures as it
relates to the submission of the documentation
Communication:
- Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician when
necessary
- Communicates with the physician regarding the patients' needs
and reports any changes in the patients' condition;
obtains/receives physician's orders as required
- Coordinates services and schedules with the Clinical Team
Manager (CTM) and Clinical Team Coordinator (CTC/Scheduler) to
include recommendations for additional home health care services
for patients by the end of the work day
Additional Duties:
- Participates in on-call duties within the on-call rotation
schedule, to include weekends as assigned
- Demonstrates knowledge and observance of Patient Rights and
Notice of Privacy Practices
- Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary
items and services are available
- Maintains a daily patient case load and point of care
documentation levels, as per Agency standards
- Requires the availability of accepting patients during business
hours (8 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
- Requires updating the time card daily, as per UHG Policy
- Requires contacting patients the night before the scheduled
visit to provide an arrival time within a two (2) hour window
- Requires obtaining pre-approval from direct supervisor for
overtime
- Requires the ability to work flexible schedule to meet
patients' needs
- Demonstrates personal responsibility with regard to attendance
and punctuality
- Maintains privacy and confidentiality with regard to all
patient, staff, and agency information
- Demonstrates flexibility, enthusiasm and willingness to
cooperate while working with others or in place of others, as
necessary
- Expresses verbal and written communication in a clear, positive
and cooperative manner
- Promotes the agency's image by adhering to the agency's dress
code
- Performs all other related duties as assigned 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:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing
program
- Current unrestricted license in the state of Texas as a
practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse
- BLS/CPR certification
- 2+ years clinical experience preferable in a community home
health or medical/surgical setting
- Access to reliable transportation that will enable you to
travel to client and / or patient sites within a designated
area
- Demonstrated ability to lift and transfer patients
- This position requires Tuberculosis screening as well as proof
of immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus,
Diphtheria, and Pertussis through lab confirmation of immunity,
documented evidence of vaccination, or a doctor's diagnosis of
disease Preferred Qualifications:
- IV Certification
- Wound Care
Physical and Mental Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to fifty (100) pounds (must be able to lift
and transfer patients from one location to another, if
necessary
- Ability to push/pull heavy objects using up to fifty (100)
pounds of force
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time
- Ability to stand for extended period of time
- Ability to use fine motor skills to operate office equipment
and/or machinery
- Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or
in writing
- Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex
situations 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.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin,
protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information,
or any other characteristic protected by law.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are
required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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