Field LVN Homecare Dimensions

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse at Well Med, part of the Optum family of businesses. The role requires providing direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, following the plan of care and collaborating with the team to achieve positive patient care outcomes.

• Provides direct patient care as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act and agency's policies.
• Implements the 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 (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, and Dietician) 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.
• Participates in on-call duties within the on-call rotation schedule, including 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 the direct supervisor for overtime.
• Requires the ability to work a 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.

• Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician when necessary.
• Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports any changes in the patient's condition; obtains/receives physician's orders as required.
• Coordinates services and schedules with the Clinical Team Manager (CTM) and Clinical Team Coordinator (CTC/Scheduler), including recommendations for additional home health care services for patients by the end of the work day.

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current unrestricted license in the state of Texas as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (for Texas employees). Valid Texas license (for Texas employees) is required.
• Maintain current CPR certification.
• At least 2+ years of clinical experience, preferable in a community home health or medical/surgical setting.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of current nursing practice, professional standards of care and state and federal regulations regarding home care.
• Driver's License and personal auto insurance coverage in accordance with organization requirements.
• Must undergo tuberculosis screening and provide 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.

• Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds and to transfer patients from one location to another, if necessary.
• Ability to push or pull heavy objects using up to fifty (50) pounds of force.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability…