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Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN/LPN Home Health San Antonio Texas
Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN/LPN Home Health San Antonio Texas-November 2024
New Braunfels
Nov 21, 2024
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About Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN/LPN Home Health San Antonio Texas

  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

  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

  This position requires traveling around the San Antonio and surrounding counties areas supporting Homecare Dimensions’ Patients.

  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 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

  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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