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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.

Required Qualifications:

• 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

• Valid Texas driver's license and maintain personal auto insurance coverage in accordance with organization requirements

• Have and maintain current CPR certification

• 2+ years of clinical experience preferably in a community home health or medical/surgical setting

• Experience working with electronic medical record application

• Thorough knowledge of current nursing practice, professional standards of care, and state and federal regulations regarding home care

• Proven ability to endure prolonged or considerable walking or standing; lift position or transfer patients i 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

• Proven ability to comply with accepted professional standards and practices

• Proven ability to prioritize and communicate objectives clearly

• Proven ability to interact productively with individuals and with multidisciplinary teams.

• Demonstrated excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving, basic math skills, and nursing skills per competency checklist.

• Evidence of independent nursing practice in delivering nursing care

• Proven basic computer skills to include Microsoft Word, Outlook and Other email systems

• Proven excellent organizational and prioritization skills

Physical & Mental Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (must be able to lift and transfer patients from one location to the other, if necessary)

• Ability to push or pull heavy objects using up to 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

Work Environment (patient's home):

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters wh performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• May work in patient homes under varying conditions with possible exposure to fumes, odors, pets, insec rodents, blood, body fluids and infectious diseases; some exposures to inclement weather; rotating call a emergency call. In rare occasions, the work environment may involve abusive, combative or psychologically disturbed patient/family members. Requires ability to handle stress situations with calmness and courtesy at all times.

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.