Home Health Nurse (LVN or LPN) - Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
Company: Optum
Location: Arlington
Posted on: April 15, 2024
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Job Description:
$2500 Sign-On Bonus For External Candidates
This position is full-time with excellent hourly compensation,
benefits within 30 days that include PTO, paid holidays, annual
bonus potential, annual reviews, tuition reimbursement, mileage
reimbursement along with opportunities for continued career
progression! -All clinical licensures and required CEU costs are
covered.
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 Home Health LVN provides skilled nursing services and assists
with the coordination of home health care services for assigned
patients. Ensures quality and safe delivery of home health care
services in compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations
and policies.
Primary Responsibilities:
The LVN provides skilled nursing services that require substantial
and specialized nursing care including medication administration,
wound care, wound vacs, IV administration including PICC and
peripheral lines, therapeutic treatments, and skilled teaching as
ordered and indicated
Plans and implements patient health teaching and health counseling
regarding the disease process(es), self-care techniques and
prevention and involves the patient's significant others in
accomplishing health goals while promoting patient/family
independence
Participates in health promotion and disease prevention
activities
Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing
procedures following the physician's plan of care
Assesses the patient's condition during every home health care
visit; insures assessments are communicated to the Clinical Team
Manager on a daily basis; nursing interventions are implemented to
meet patient needs and changed conditions
The LVN performs care management duties on patients as assigned
including: notifying the physician of changes in the patient's
condition or progress toward goals, obtaining needed physicians
orders, reassessing the patient for re-certification and
coordination of care by reporting of significant findings to others
on the healthcare team Documents all communications with the
patient, family, physician, CTM, pharmacy, other disciplines, and
appropriate others as indicated on communication notes
Expresses verbal and written communication in a clear, positive and
cooperative manner
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 of an accredited high school/GED
Current and unrestricted LVN license in the state of Texas or
compact license
BLS certification or ability to obtain within 30 days
1+ years of home health care or related environment
Proven ability to lift and transfer patients
Proven developed computer skills
Access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to
client and / or patient sites within a designated area
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:
Managed care experience
Bilingual (Spanish)
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.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass
a drug test before beginning employment.
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