Field LVN Homecare Dimensions Corpus Christi

About the position

The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LVN) at Optum is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This role involves implementing care plans, documenting patient interactions, and collaborating with healthcare team members to ensure positive patient outcomes. The LVN will also participate in patient education and coordinate home health services, adhering to safety and infection control standards.

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 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
• Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician when necessary
• Communicates 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 and Clinical Team Coordinator to include recommendations for additional home health care services for patients by the end of the work day
• 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
• 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 (2) 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

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

Nice-to-haves

• IV Certification
• Wound Care

Benefits

• $2,500 Sign on Bonus Available for External Candidates
• Incentive Bonus 2 times a year
• 18 days of PTO & Closed on Major Holidays
• 401K Match