Registered Nurse RN Home Health San Antonio Texas

Performs nursing assessments and develops, implements and evaluates plans of care in conjunction with the physician, patient and caregivers per agency policy and procedure
Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care, the patient's response to care and outcomes of care and revises the plan of care as needed
Re-evaluates patient nursing needs to include on-going assessments using the OASIS data set at appropriate time points
Provides skilled nursing services that require substantial and specialized nursing care including medication administration, wound care, therapeutic treatments, and skilled teaching as ordered and indicated
Plans and implements patient health teaching and health counseling regarding the disease process(es), self-care techniques and prevention and involves the patient's significant others in accomplishing health goals while promoting patient/family independence
Participates in health promotion and disease prevention activities
Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures following the physician's plan of care
Coordinates services and scheduling with the Clinical Team Manager (CTM) and Clinical Team Coordinator (CTC) to include recommendations for additional home health care services for patients to within 24 hours of Start of Care (SOC)
Assesses the patient's condition during every home health care visit; insures assessments are communicated to the Clinical Team Manager on a daily basis; nursing interventions are implemented to meet patient needs and changed conditions
Performs care management duties on patients as assigned including: notifying the physician of changes in the patient's condition or progress toward goals, obtaining needed physicians orders, reassessing the patient for recertification, supervision of LVNs and home health aides, attending and documenting case conferences, coordination of care by reporting of significant findings to others on the healthcare team, and planning for, notification of and documenting the discharge of the patient
Documents all communications with the patient, family, physician, CTM, pharmacy, other disciplines, and appropriate others as indicated on communication notes
Prepares a written plan for the Home Health Aide to follow, if applicable
Expresses verbal and written communication in a clear, positive and cooperative manner

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This is a field base position that requires traveling around the San Antonio and surrounding counties supporting Homecare Dimensions' Patients. Required on calls (weekday and weekends), mileage reimbursement and shift differential offered.
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In 2011, WellMed partnered with Optum to provide care to patients across Texas and Florida. WellMed is a network of doctors, specialists and other medical professionals that specialize in providing care for more than 1 million older adults with over 16,000 doctors' offices. At WellMed our focus is simple. We're innovators in preventative health care, striving to change the face of health care for seniors. WellMed has more than 22,000+ primary care physicians, hospitalists, specialists, and advanced practice clinicians who excel in caring for 900,000+ older adults. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.
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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:

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  Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
  Current unrestricted Texas RN license or compact license
  
• IV Certification
  BLS -certification
  1+ years of experience in home health care or related environment
  Wound Care
  Developed computer skills
  Ability to move and transfer patients
  Access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to client and/or patient sites within a designated area
  Current active driver's license
  
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  Preferred Qualification:
  
  
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  The hourly range for this role is $28.61 to $56.06 per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
  
  
  Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: -OptumCare -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.
  
  
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  OptumCare -is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
  

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