$48690 - $56096 Year
Monday to Friday
Day shift
Health insurance
Paid time off
Employee discount
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
401(k) matching
Flexible schedule
Parental Leave
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible spending account
Retirement plan
Others
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.
Communication
Leadership
Teamwork
Interpersonal
Learning/adaptability
Self-management
Organizational
Computer
Problem solving
Open mindedness
Strong work ethic
technology
Others
2+ years of clinical experience preferably in a community home health or medical/surgical setting
Experience working with electronic medical record application
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
Health care
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In-person