Home Health Field LVN - San Antonio Job at Optum, New Braunfels, TX

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  • Optum
  • New Braunfels, TX

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

 

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 of clinical experience preferable in a community home health or medical/surgical setting
  • Demonstrated ability to lift and transfer patients
  • Access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to client and / or patient sites within a designated area
  • Texas Driver's license
  • Willing or ability to drive and travel onsite
  • 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

 

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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