LVN Field Nurse Home Care Dimensions San Antonio - Floresville Texas

Company: Optum
Location: Floresville, Texas
Posted On: 05/09/2025

$2,500 Sign on Bonus Available for External Candidates -
Annual Incentive Bonus
18 days of PTO & Closed on Major Holidays
401K Match

WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a LVN Field Nurse Home Health Home Care Dimensions to join our team in San Antonio and Floresville, ST. 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, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. -

At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you'll 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 together.--- -

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


In 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 16,000 doctors' offices. At WellMed our focus is simple. We're innovators in preventative health care, striving to change the face of health care for seniors. WellMed has more than 22,000+ primary care physicians, hospitalists, specialists, and advanced practice clinicians who excel in caring for 900,000+ older adults. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone. -

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 of 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
Texas Driver's license
Willing or ability to drive and travel onsite


Preferred Qualifications:


IV Certification
Wound Care experience/knowledge


Physical and Mental Requirements:


Ability to lift up to fifty (100) pounds (must be able to lift and transfer patients from one location to another, if necessary
Ability to push/pull heavy objects using up to fifty (100) pounds of force
Ability to sit for extended periods of time
Ability to stand for extended period of time
Ability to use fine motor skills to operate office equipment and/or machinery
Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or in writing
Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex situations


The hourly range for this role is $19.86 to $38.85 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. -


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, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. -

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. - More...

    

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