LVN Field Nurse Home Care Dimensions San Antonio
Company: Optum
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: May 8, 2025
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Job Description:
$2,500 Sign on Bonus Available for External Candidates -
Annual Incentive Bonus
18 days of PTO & Closed on Major Holidays
401K Match
WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a LVN
Field Nurse Home Health Home Care Dimensions to join our team in
San Antonio and Floresville, ST. Optum is a clinician-led care
organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
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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. Here, you'll work alongside talented peers in a
collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion
while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. 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 -
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
Preferred Qualifications:
IV Certification
Wound Care experience/knowledge
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
The hourly range for this role is $19.86 to $38.85 per hour based
on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including
but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience,
certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum
wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth
Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package,
incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k
contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility
requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with
UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits
and incentives. -
OptumCare 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. -
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass
a drug test before beginning employment. -
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