Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse

4 weeks ago


Corpus Christi, Texas, United States Optum Full time

Overview

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a skilled Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse to join our Homecare Dimensions team in Corpus Christi. As a key member of our team, you will provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, ensuring the highest level of medical care for our patients.

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

Requirements

  • 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

Preferred Qualifications

  • IV Certification
  • Wound Care

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

About UnitedHealth Group

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Drug-Free Workplace

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.



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