Registered Nurse RN Home Health Corpus Christi Texas
Company: Optum
Location: Orange Grove
Posted on: June 4, 2025
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Job Description:
WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a
Registered Nurse RN Home Health to join our team in Corpus Christi,
TX. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the
way clinicians work and live. -
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As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral
part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. -
-$5K Sign on Bonus for External Candidates
At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a
global organization behind you so you can help your patients live
healthier lives. Here, you'll work alongside talented peers in a
collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion
while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an
exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at
work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the
health of your community with the excitement of contributing new
practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for
millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have
the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and
discover how rewarding medicine can be while 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
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. -
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
Experience working with electronic medical records application
Demonstrated thorough knowledge of current nursing practice,
professional standards of care, and state and federal regulations
regarding home care
Proven 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
Proven 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
Proven ability to comply with accepted professional standards and
practices
Proven ability to prioritize and communicate objectives clearly
Demonstrated excellent verbal and written skills
Proven ability to interact productively with individuals and with
multidisciplinary teams
Demonstrated basic computer skills to include: -Microsoft Word,
Outlook, and other e-mail systems
Proven 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
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Nursing
Bilingual (English/Spanish) language proficiency
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. -
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. -
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