Registered Nurse RN Home Health San Antonio Texas

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. Provides skilled nursing services and assists with the coordination of home health care services for assigned patients. Ensures quality and safe delivery of home health care services in compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and policies. 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 and revises the plan of care as needed. Re‑evaluates patient nursing needs to include on‑going 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 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. Coordinates services and scheduling with the Clinical Team Manager (CTM) and Clinical Team Coordinator (CTC) to include recommendations for additional home health care services within 24 hours of Start of Care (SOC). 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 physician orders, re‑assessing 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. Field‑based position requiring travel around the San Antonio area and surrounding counties. Required on calls (weekday and weekend), mileage reimbursement and shift differential are offered. Required Qualifications Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Current unrestricted Texas RN license or compact license. BLS certification. IV certification. 1+ years of experience in home health care or related environment. Wound care experience. Developed computer skills. Ability to move and transfer patients. Access to reliable transportation that will enable travel to client and/or patient sites within a designated area. TB screening required 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. Preferred Qualifications Bilingual (Spanish). Pay and Benefits Hourly pay ranges from $28.94 to $51.63 based on full‑time employment. Comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401(k) contribution (subject to eligibility). Drug‑free workplace; candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr