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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:

Patient Care:

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 Assess the patient’s condition during every home health care visit; ensure assessments are communicated to the clinical team manager (CTM) daily; 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 clinical team manager (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 Establish a trusting relationship with clients / patients, caregivers, co-workers, clinic staff members, and physicians Demonstrates knowledge and observance of patient rights and notice of privacy practices Follow all infection control standard precautions and safety guidelines / standards as per agency policy Participates in educational programs and all required in-service training programs to maintain comprehensive healthcare knowledge base, as assigned by supervisor Comply with all Homecare Dimensions, Inc. agency policies and procedures.   Promotes and maintains an agency environment that is in compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.  Participates in the agency 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:

Prepare 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 Communicate with community health related personnel to coordinate the plan of care Coordinate 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:

Participate in on-call duties within the on-call rotation schedule, to include weekends assigned Ensure arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available Instruct, supervise, and evaluate home health aide care provided every two (2) weeks Instruct, supervise, and evaluate licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) every thirty (30) days Maintain a daily patient case load and point of care documentation levels as per agency standards Require the availability of accepting patients during business hours (8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.) Require updating the electronic timecard daily, as per UHG policy Require contacting patients the night before the scheduled visit to provide an arrival time within a two (2) hour window Require obtaining pre-approval from direct supervisor for overtime Require the ability to work flexible schedule to meet patient needs Demonstrate personal responsibility regarding attendance and punctuality Maintain privacy and confidentiality regarding all clients / patients, staff, and agency information Demonstrate flexibility, enthusiasm, and willingness to cooperate while working with others or in place of others as necessary Express verbal and written communication in a clear, positive, and collaborative manner Promote the agency’s image by adhering to the agency dress code Perform all other related nursing duties assigned

 

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 school of nursing Registered nurse (RN) with an active, unrestricted license to practice professional nursing in the state of Texas Maintain current CPR certification 2+ years of clinical experience preferable in a community home health or medical /surgical setting Evidence of independent nursing practice in delivering nursing care Experience working with electronic medical record (EMR) application Demonstrated excellent verbal and written skills Basic computer skills to include: Microsoft word Outlook and other e-mail systems Possess a valid Texas driver’s license and access to reliable transportation Maintain auto insurance coverage in accordance with organization requirements Ability to travel up to 80% of the time

 

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in nursing Bilingual (English / Spanish) language proficiency

 

Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrates excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving, basic math skills, and nursing skills per competency checklist Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, interpret an extensive variety of technical, medical, regulatory instructions and deal with numerous issues to draw a valid conclusion. Must be able to endure prolonged or considerable walking or standing Lift position or transfer patients in a proximate location Lift supplies and equipment Perform reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, or crouching Visual acuity and hearing, functional or corrected, to perform required nursing skills Comply with accepted professional standards and practices Must be able to prioritize and communicate objectives clearly Ability to interact productively with individuals and with multidisciplinary teams

 

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits re subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $28.27 to $50.48 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

 

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.

 

 

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

 

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