Home Health Nurse, LVN or LPN - Dallas Fort Worth TX

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Connecting. Growing together.With these values to guide us our people are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we are honored to serve.IntegrityCompassionInclusionRelationshipsInnovationPerformance Home Health Nurse LVN or LPN - Dallas Fort Worth TX Requisition number 2345496 Job category Nursing Primary location Irving TX Date posted 04162026 Overtime status Non-exempt Travel No Share this jobFacebookXLinkedInEmail2500 Sign-on Bonus for External CandidatesWellMed part of the Optum family of businesses is seeking a Home Health Nurse LVN to join our team in Irving TX. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team youll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.At Optum youll have the clinical resources data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here youll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an exceptional career and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing togetherThe Licensed PracticalVocational 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 ResponsibilitiesProvides direct patient care as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act and agencys policiesImplements plan of care initiated by the Registered NurseProvides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of careAssesses and provides patient and familycaregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of careParticipates 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 andor Clinical SupervisorFollows all infection control standard precautions and safety guidelinesstandards as per agency policyUses equipment and supplies effectively and efficientlyParticipates in personal and professional growth and developmentAdheres to the Agencys Standard Operating Procedures as it relates to the submission of the documentationCommunicationPrepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician when necessaryCommunicates with the physician regarding the patients needs and reports any changes in the patients condition obtainsreceives physicians orders as requiredCoordinates services and schedules with the Clinical Team Manager CTM and Clinical Team Coordinator CTCScheduler to include recommendations for additional home health care services for patients by the end of the work dayAdditional DutiesParticipates in on-call duties within the on-call rotation schedule to include weekends as assignedDemonstrates knowledge and observance of Patient Rights and Notice of Privacy PracticesEnsures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are availableMaintains a daily patient case load and point of care documentation levels as per Agency standardsRequires the availability of accepting patients during business hours 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.Requires updating the time card daily as per UHG PolicyRequires contacting patients the night before the scheduled visit to provide an arrival time within a two 2 hour windowRequires obtaining pre-approval from direct supervisor for overtimeRequires the ability to work flexible schedule to meet patients needsDemonstrates personal responsibility with regard to attendance and punctualityMaintains privacy and confidentiality with regard to all patient staff and agency informationDemonstrates flexibility enthusiasm and willingness to cooperate while working with others or in place of others as necessaryExpresses verbal and written communication in a clear positive and cooperative mannerPromotes the agencys image by adhering to the agencys dress codePerforms all other related duties as assignedIn 2011 WellMed partnered with Optum to provide care to patients across Texas and Florida. WellMed is a network of doctors specialists and other medical professionals that specialize in providing care for more than 1 million older adults with over 16000 doctors offices. At WellMed our focus is simple. Were innovators in preventative health care striving to change the face of health care for seniors. WellMed has more than 22000 primary care physicians hospitalists specialists and advanced practice clinicians who excel in caring for 900000 older adults. Together were making health care work better for everyone.Youll 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