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UnitedHealth Group Registered Nurse RN Home Health McAllen Texas in Mercedes, Texas
WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Registered Nurse RN to join our team in Mcallen, TX. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
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 Registered Nurse plans, organizes and directs home care services and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities.
Primary Responsibilities:
Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illnesses
Regularly re-evaluate patient nursing needs
Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis
Initiates and develops a Plan of Care, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventative, and rehabilitative nursing care actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process. Makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change
Plans and implements patient health teaching and health counseling regarding the disease process(es), self-care techniques and prevention.
Counsels and involves the patient and patients’ family in accomplishing healthcare goals, meeting nursing and related needs while promoting patient/family independence
Re-evaluates patient nursing care needs to include continuous assessment using the OASIS Data Set at appropriate time intervals during the episode
Assesses the patient’s condition during every home health care visit; ensures assessments are communicated to the Clinical Team Manager (CTM) on a daily basis; nursing interventions are implemented to meet patient needs and changing conditions
Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician
Identifies patient discharge planning needs as part of the Plan of Care development and implements prior to discharge of the patient
Assumes responsibility to coordinate all patient care
Recognizes and reports life threatening situations and responds appropriately
Provides information regarding Home Medical Equipment (HME) and supply needs to the CTM, in a timely manner. Utilizes equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently
Performs care management duties for patients as assigned including: notifying the physician of changes in the patient’s condition or progress toward goals, obtaining physicians orders as needed, reassessing the patient for recertification, attending and documenting case conferences, initiating coordination of care by reporting significant findings to others on the healthcare team, and planning for notification and documenting the discharge of the patient
Adheres to the Agency’s Standard Operating Procedures as it relates to the submission of documentation
Documents all communications with the patient, family, physician, CTM, pharmacy, and other disciplines, as indicated on communication notes
Prepares a written plan for the certified Home Health Aide to follow, if applicable
Established a trusting relationship with patients, caregivers, co-workers, clinic staff members, and physicians
Demonstrates knowledge and observance of Patient Rights and Notice of Privacy Practices
Follows all infection control standard precautions and safety guidelines/standards as per agency policy. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice
Participates in educational programs and all required in-service training programs to maintain comprehensive healthcare knowledge base, as assigned by supervisor
Complies with all Homecare Dimensions, Inc. agency’s policies and procedures. Promotes and maintains an agency environment that is in compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies. Participates in the agency’s endeavors for accreditation, licensing, and professional recognition according to state, federal, and/or CHAP requirements. Participates in the Performance Improvement Program activities of the agency and periodic review of clinical records, as assigned
Communication:
Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician when necessary and at least every sixty (60) days
Communicates with the physician regarding patient needs and reports any changes in patient condition; obtains/receives physician orders as required
Communicates with community health related personnel to coordinate the Plan of Care
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 within twenty-four (24) hours of the Start of Care (SOC)
Additional Duties:
Participates in on-call duties within the on-call rotation schedule, to include weekends as assigned
Ensures arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available
Instructs, supervises, and evaluates Home Health Aide care provided every two (2) weeks
Instructs, supervises, and evaluates Licensed Vocational Nurses every thirty (30) days
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 electronic timecard 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 patient 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 collaborative manner
Promotes the agency’s image by adhering to the agency’s dress code
Performs all other related nursing duties as assigned
This is a field base position: traveling around the RGV, TX and surrounding counties areas (Willacy, Cameron, Hidalgo counties) supporting Homecare Dimensions’ Patients. Mileage Reimbursement
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 school of nursing
Registered Nurse with an active unrestricted license to practice professional nursing in the state of Texas
Have and maintain current 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
Physical and Mental Requirements:
Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds (must be able to lift and transfer patients from one (1) location to another, if necessary
Ability to push/pull heavy objects using up to fifty (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
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.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers 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.