Field LVN - HomeCare Division (Mcallen/Brownsville area)
Company: Optum
Location: Mcallen
Posted on: May 12, 2025
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Job Description:
$2,500 - SIGN ON BONUS for EXTERNAL CANDIDATES
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.
Primary Responsibilities:
Provides skilled nursing services that require substantial and
specialized nursing care including medication administration, wound
care, wound vacs, IV administration including PICC and peripheral
lines, 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
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 re-certification and coordination of
care by reporting of significant findings to others on the
healthcare team Documents all communications with the patient,
family, physician, CTM, pharmacy, other disciplines, and
appropriate others as indicated on communication notes
Expresses verbal and written communication in a clear, positive and
cooperative manner
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:
Accredited high school/GED or higher
Current and unrestricted LVN license in the state of Texas or
compact license
BLS certification or ability to obtain within 30 days
1+ years home health care or related environment
Proven developed computer skills
Proven ability to lift and transfer patients
Access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to
client and / or patient sites within a designated area
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
The hourly range for this role is $16.00 to $28.85 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.
**PLEASE NOTE** The Sign On Bonus is only available to external
candidates. - -Candidates who are currently working for a
UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare or a related entity in a full
time, part time, or per diem basis ("Internal Candidates") are not
eligible to receive a Sign On Bonus.
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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,
historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We
are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and
enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health
disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority
reflected in our mission.
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UnitedHealth Group 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.
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UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are
required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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