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　　The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.

　　Primary Responsibilities:

　　Provides direct patient care as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act and agency’s policies

　　Implements 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

　　Communication:

　　Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician when necessary

　　Communicates with the physician regarding the patients’ needs and reports any changes in the patients’ condition; obtains/receives physician’s orders as required

　　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 by the end of the work day

　　Additional Duties:

　　Participates in on-call duties within the on-call rotation schedule, to include 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 direct supervisor for overtime

　　Requires the ability to work 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

　　This position requires traveling around the San Antonio and surrounding counties areas supporting Homecare Dimensions’ Patients.

　　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 practical nurse or vocational nursing program

　　Current unrestricted license in the state of Texas as a practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse

　　BLS/CPR certification

　　2+ years clinical experience preferable in a community home health or medical/surgical setting

　　Demonstrated 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

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　IV Certification

　　Wound Care

　　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.

　　Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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