Registered Nurse RN Home Health San Antonio Texas

WellMed, part of the Optum family, is hiring a registered nurse (RN) for Home Health in San Antonio, TX. The position is field‑based and requires traveling throughout San Antonio and surrounding counties. The RN will be on call weekday and weekend and will receive mileage reimbursement and shift differential. Primary Responsibilities Performs nursing assessments and develops, implements, and evaluates plans of care in conjunction with the physician, patient, and caregivers per agency policy and procedure. Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care, the patient’s response to care, and outcomes of care, revising the plan as needed. Re‑evaluates patient nursing needs, including ongoing assessments using the OASIS data set at appropriate time points. Provides skilled nursing services that require substantial and specialized nursing care, including medication administration, wound care, 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, 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. Coordinates services and scheduling with the Clinical Team Manager (CTM) and Clinical Team Coordinator (CTC) to include recommendations for additional home health care services for patients within 24 hours of Start of Care (SOC). Assesses the patient’s condition during every home health care visit; ensures assessments are communicated to the CTM on a daily basis; implements nursing interventions to meet patient needs and changing 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 physician orders, reassessing the patient for recertification, supervising LVNs and home health aides, attending and documenting case conferences, coordinating care by reporting significant findings to others on the healthcare team, and planning for, notifying of, and documenting the discharge of the patient. Documents all communications with the patient, family, physician, CTM, pharmacy, other disciplines, and appropriate others as indicated on communication notes. Prepares a written plan for the Home Health Aide to follow, if applicable. Expresses verbal and written communication in a clear, positive, and cooperative manner. Works Friday through Monday shifts. Required Qualifications Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Current unrestricted Texas RN license or compact license. BLS certification. IV certification. 1+ year of experience in home health care or a related environment. Wound care experience. Proven developed computer skills. Ability to move and transfer patients. Driver’s license and access to reliable transportation to travel to client and/or patient sites within a designated area. Completion of tuberculosis screening and proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis through lab confirmation, documented evidence of vaccination, or a physician’s diagnosis of disease. Preferred Qualification Bilingual in Spanish. Benefits The hourly pay for this role will range from $28.94 to $51.63 per hour based on full‑time employment. In addition to salary, benefits include a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase plan, and 401(k) contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The position complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. Drug Test Requirement Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr