Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.General Function: Provide skilled nursing care in a home care environment. Assess, plan, and document the homecare nursing process; educate and provide instruction to patients and their family.This is a Part-time Hybrid position. A combination of from Home and travel to patients homes.Primary Responsibilities:
Supervisory Responsibility
Home health administrator responsibilities as assigned
Special project management as assigned
Additional responsibilities as assigned
Positively represent the Company to both internal and external customers; always maintain a professional and courteous manner
Uphold the Optum core values in the conduct of work
Adhere to Company privacy guidelines; ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
Provide services according to Optum policy and the prescriber’s plan of treatment
Individualize patient assessments based on care/services being provided and patient need
Ensure interventions respect and encourage the patient’s ability to make choices
Respect each patient’s rights and conduct business in an ethical manner
Educate patients and families with a systematic approach, promoting patient understanding of treatment and services, health status, coping ability and patient/family involvement in the continuum of care or service
Initiate the plan of treatment/care pathway based upon the analysis of information obtained and within scope of practice and certification
Modify the plan of care, as appropriate, based on re-assessment, change in prescriber orders, the patient’s need for further care or services, and the achievement of identified goals within scope of practice and certification
Coordinate care with the patient services centers, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to promote the continuum of care or service
Accurately communicate (written/verbal) patient status information to prescribing physician in timely manner and provide necessary clinical information to Optum pharmacists and other healthcare professionals as necessary
Complete clinical record documentation per Optum policy in a timely, complete, and accurate manner
Provide service-related clinical support to key physicians/hospitals through personal contacts and in-services, as directed
Participate in holiday and weekend duties as scheduled
Must maintain a current CPR certification and obtain an annual screen and TB test and influenza immunization in accordance with Optum policy
Must comply with random drug testing
Ensure senior management decisions and directives are carried out
Routine travel required
May be asked to participate in training or act as preceptor
Additional duties as assigned
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:
Current unrestricted nursing license (RN) for state of residence
1+ years of obstetrical nursing experience
Maintain competency on all services provided according to policy
Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal)
Possess skills to deal with patient/family conflict resolution and grievances
Demonstrated ability to work with individuals with disabilities
Technology knowledge to include desktop/laptop computer proficiency; use of analytical software, Microsoft Office, Outlook (internet and email). Attend in-services on applicable technology enhancements
Preferred Qualifications:
BSN
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.UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Full-time- ID: #52896128
- State: Texas San antonio 78201 San antonio USA
- City: San antonio
- Salary: USD TBD TBD
- Showed: 2024-11-15
- Deadline: 2025-01-15
- Category: Et cetera