Field Home Health RN - Corpus Christi, TX
Company: Optum
Location: Corpus Christi
Posted on: April 24, 2024
Job Description:
Opportunities at WellMed, part of the Optum family of
businesses. We believe all patients are entitled to the highest
level of medical care. Here, you will join a team who shares your
passion for helping people achieve better health. With
opportunities for physicians, clinical staff and non-patient-facing
roles, you can make a difference with us as you discover the
meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
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:
- 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
- Assesses the patient's condition during every home health care
visit; ensures assessments are communicated to the Clinical Team
Manager (CTM) on a daily basis; 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 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
- Established a trusting relationship with patients, caregivers,
co-workers, clinic staff members, and physicians
- Demonstrates knowledge and observance of Patient Rights and
Notice of Privacy Practices
- Follows 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
- Complies with all Homecare Dimensions, Inc. agency's policies
and procedures. Promotes and maintains an agency environment that
is in compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory
agencies. Participates in the agency's 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:
- Prepares 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
- Communicates with community health related personnel to
coordinate the Plan of Care
- 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 within twenty-four (24) hours of the Start of Care
(SOC)
Additional Duties:
- Participates in on-call duties within the on-call rotation
schedule, to include weekends as assigned
- Ensures arrangements for equipment and other necessary items
and services are available.
- Instructs, supervises, and evaluates Home Health Aide care
provided every two (2) weeks
- Instructs, supervises, and evaluates Licensed Vocational Nurses
every thirty (30) days
- 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 electronic timecard 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 patient
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 collaborative manner.
- Promotes the agency's image by adhering to the agency's dress
code
- Performs all other related nursing duties as 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 with an active unrestricted license to
practice professional nursing in the state of Texas
- Current CPR certification
- 2+ years of clinical experience preferable in a community home
health or medical/surgical setting
- Demonstrated thorough knowledge of current nursing practice,
professional standards of care, and state and federal regulations
regarding home care
- Evidence of independent nursing practice in delivering nursing
care
- Proven excellent observation, verbal and written communication
skills, problem solving, basic math skills, and nursing skills per
competency checklist
- Ability to define problem, collect data, establish facts,
interpret an extensive variety of technical, medical, regulatory
instruction and deal with numerous issues to draw a valid
conclusion
- Ability to comply with accepted professional standards and
practices
- Ability to prioritize and communicate objectives clearly
- Demonstrated excellent verbal and written skills
- Ability to interact productively with individuals and with
multidisciplinary teams
- Experience working with electronic medical records
application
- Demonstrated basic computer skills to include: Microsoft Word,
Outlook, and other e-mail systems
- Ability 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
- Valid Texas Driver's License and maintain auto insurance
coverage in accordance with organization requirements
- 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:
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) language proficiency 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
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