Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse
2 months ago
We are seeking a skilled Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse to join our team at UnitedHealth Group. As a key member of our homecare team, you will provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Responsibilities- Provide direct patient care as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act and agency's policies
- Implement plan of care initiated by the Registered Nurse
- Provide accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care
- Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care
- Participate 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
- Follow all infection control standard precautions and safety guidelines/standards as per agency policy
- Use equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently
- Participate in personal and professional growth and development
- Adhere to the Agency's Standard Operating Procedures as it relates to the submission of the documentation
- Prepare clinical notes and updates the primary physician when necessary
- Communicate 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
- Participate in on-call duties within the on-call rotation schedule, to include weekends as assigned
- Demonstrate 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 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
- 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
- Access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to client and / or patient sites within a designated area
- Demonstrated ability to lift and transfer patients
- 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
- IV Certification
- Wound Care
- Ability to lift up to fifty 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 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
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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