LVN Home Health Friday through Monday

$2,500 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates

WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a LVN Home Health to join our team in San Antonio, Texas. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while 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

In 2011, WellMed partnered with Optum to provide care to patients across Texas and Florida. WellMed is a network of doctors, specialists and other medical professionals that specialize in providing care for more than 1 million older adults with over 16,000 doctors' offices. At WellMed our focus is simple. We're innovators in preventative health care, striving to change the face of health care for seniors. WellMed has more than 22,000+ primary care physicians, hospitalists, specialists, and advanced practice clinicians who excel in caring for 900,000+ older adults. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.

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
• Must have and maintain current CPR certification
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License, access to reliable transportation, and maintain personal auto insurance coverage in accordance with organization requirements
• 2+ years of clinical experience preferable in a community home health or medical/surgical setting
• Ability to work the Friday through Monday, 4 -10 hr. day schedule.

Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of current nursing practice, professional standards of care and state and federal regulations regarding home care
• Demonstrates excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving, basic math skills, and nursing skills per competency checklist
• Evidence of independent nursing practice in delivering nursing care required
• Must be able to endure prolonged or considerable walking or standing; lift position or transfer patients in a proximate location; lift supplies and equipment; perform reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing, functional or corrected, to perform required nursing skills
• Complies with accepted professional standards and practices
• Basic computer skills to include: Microsoft Word, Outlook, and other e-mail systems
• Must be able to prioritize and communicate objectives clearly
• Experience working with electronic medical record application required
• Ability to interact productively with individuals and with multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent organizational and prioritization 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 re 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.

UnitedHealth Group 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.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.