Registered Nurse RN Home Health Corpus Christi Texas
Company: Optum
Location: Port Aransas
Posted on: March 17, 2026
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Job Description:
$5K Sign on Bonus for External Candidates 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. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll
be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for
everyone. 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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