PRN LVN Home Health
Company: Optum
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: April 24, 2024
Job Description:
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by
technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The
work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by
connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and
resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a
culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers,
comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come
make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance
health equity on a global scale. Join us to start 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
- Performs all other related nursing duties as assigned
- Communication
- Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician when
necessary
- Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs
and reports any changes in the patient's 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
worked 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
- Ability to work flexible schedule to meet patient's 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
- Ability to work flexible schedule to meet patient's needs
- Promotes the agency image by adhering to the Dress Code The
above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of
the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of
this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related
tasks other than those stated in this description.
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
- Valid Texas driver's license and maintain personal auto
insurance coverage in accordance with organization
requirements
- Have and maintain current CPR certification
- 2+ years of clinical experience preferably in a community home
health or medical/surgical setting
- Experience working with electronic medical record
application
- Thorough knowledge of current nursing practice, professional
standards of care, and state and federal regulations regarding home
care
- Proven ability to endure prolonged or considerable walking or
standing; lift position or transfer patients i 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
- Proven ability to comply with accepted professional standards
and practices
- Proven ability to prioritize and communicate objectives
clearly
- Proven ability to interact productively with individuals and
with multidisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated 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
- Proven basic computer skills to include Microsoft Word, Outlook
and Other email systems
- Proven excellent organizational and prioritization skills
Physical & Mental Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (must be able to lift and
transfer patients from one location to the other, if
necessary)
- Ability to push or pull heavy objects using up to 50 pounds of
force
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time
- Ability to use fine motor skills to operate office equipment
and/or machinery
- Ability to properly drive and operate a personal/company
vehicle
- Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or
in writing
- Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex
situations Work Environment (patient's home):
The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters wh performing the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
- May work in patient homes under varying conditions with
possible exposure to fumes, odors, pets, insec rodents, blood, body
fluids and infectious diseases; some exposures to inclement
weather; rotating call a emergency call. In rare occasions, the
work environment may involve abusive, combative or psychologically
disturbed patient/family members. Requires ability to handle stress
situations with calmness and courtesy at all times. 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.
Keywords: Optum, San Antonio , PRN LVN Home Health, Healthcare , San Antonio, Texas
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