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Registered Nurse RN Home Health Corpus Christi Texas

Optum Agua Dulce, Texas

WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Registered Nurse RN Home Health to join our team in Corpus Christi, 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, 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 Registered Nurse plans, organizes and directs home care services and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities. Primary Responsibilities: Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illnesses Regularly re-evaluate patient nursing needs Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis Initiates and develops a Plan of Care, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventative, and rehabilitative nursing care actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process. Makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change Plans and implements patient health teaching and health counseling regarding the disease process(es), self-care techniques and prevention. Counsels and involves the patient and patients’ family in accomplishing healthcare goals, meeting nursing and related needs while promoting patient/family independence Re-evaluates patient nursing care needs to include continuous assessment using the OASIS Data Set at appropriate time intervals during the episode Assesses the patient’s condition during every home health care visit; ensures assessments are communicated to the Clinical Team Manager (CTM) on a daily basis; nursing interventions are implemented to meet patient needs and changing conditions Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician Identifies patient discharge planning needs as part of the Plan of Care development and implements prior to discharge of the patient Assumes responsibility to coordinate all patient care Recognizes and reports life threatening situations and responds appropriately Provides information regarding Home Medical Equipment (HME) and supply needs to the CTM, in a timely manner. Utilizes equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently Performs care management duties for patients as assigned including: notifying the physician of changes in the patient’s condition or progress toward goals, obtaining physicians orders as needed, reassessing the patient for recertification, attending and documenting case conferences, initiating coordination of care by reporting significant findings to others on the healthcare team, and planning for notification and documenting the discharge of the patient Adheres to the Agency’s Standard Operating Procedures as it relates to the submission of documentation Documents all communications with the patient, family, physician, CTM, pharmacy, and other disciplines, as indicated on communication notes Prepares a written plan for the certified Home Health Aide to follow, if applicable Established a trusting relationship with patients, caregivers, co-workers, clinic staff members, and physicians Demonstrates knowledge and observance of Patient Rights and Notice of Privacy Practices Follows all infection control standard precautions and safety guidelines/standards as per agency policy Participates in educational programs and all required in-service training programs to maintain comprehensive healthcare knowledge base, as assigned by supervisor Complies with all Homecare Dimensions, Inc. agency’s policies and procedures. Promotes and maintains an agency environment that is in compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies. Participates in the agency’s endeavors for accreditation, licensing, and professional recognition according to state, federal, and/or CHAP requirements. Participates in the Performance Improvement Program activities of the agency and periodic review of clinical records, as assigned Communication: Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician when necessary and at least every sixty (60) days Communicates with the physician regarding patient needs and reports any changes in patient condition; obtains/receives physician orders as required Communicates with community health related personnel to coordinate the Plan of Care 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 within twenty-four (24) hours of the Start of Care (SOC) Additional Duties: Participates in on-call duties within the on-call rotation schedule, to include weekends as assigned Ensures arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available. Instructs, supervises, and evaluates Home Health Aide care provided every two (2) weeks Instructs, supervises, and evaluates Licensed Vocational Nurses every thirty (30) days 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 electronic timecard 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 patient 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 collaborative manner. Promotes the agency’s image by adhering to the agency’s dress code Performs all other related nursing 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 school of nursing Registered Nurse with an active unrestricted license to practice professional nursing in the state of Texas Current CPR certification 2+ years of clinical experience preferable in a community home health or medical/surgical setting Experience working with electronic medical records application Demonstrated thorough knowledge of current nursing practice, professional standards of care, and state and federal regulations regarding home care Proven evidence of independent nursing practice in delivering nursing care Proven excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving, basic math skills, and nursing skills per competency checklist Proven ability to define problem, collect data, establish facts, interpret an extensive variety of technical, medical, regulatory instruction and deal with numerous issues to draw a valid conclusion Proven ability to comply with accepted professional standards and practices Proven ability to prioritize and communicate objectives clearly Demonstrated excellent verbal and written skills Proven ability to interact productively with individuals and with multidisciplinary teams Demonstrated basic computer skills to include: Microsoft Word, Outlook, and other e-mail systems Proven ability to endure prolonged or considerable walking or standing; lift position or transfer patients in a proximate location; lift supplies and equipment; perform reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing, functional or corrected, to perform required nursing skills Valid Texas Driver’s License and maintain auto insurance coverage in accordance with organization requirements Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing Bilingual (English/Spanish) language proficiency The hourly range for this role is $28.61 to $56.06 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. Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers 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. OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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Family Practice/Primary Care Nurse Practitioner - Competitive Salary

DocCafe Dulce, NM

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Dental Assistant

Akicita Federal, LLC Dulce, NM

This position is located at the Jicarilla Service Unit, Dulce,New Mexico Area Indian Health Service. $70,000 - $75,000 a year Scope of Work a. Following all infection control and OSHA protocols in line with JSU Dental Department policy b. Protecting all patient health information in line with JSU & HIPAA policies c. Providing dental chair-side assistance with all routine dental procedures d. Preparing patient for dental procedure to be performed e. Proper cleaning and disinfection of dental operatories as per JSU Dental policy f. Preparing dental operatory with appropriate instruments and materials g. Updating patients' medical history and other forms and medical history in Dentrix h. Updating patients' Dentrix notes as directed by dentists i. Positioning and exposing dental radiograph j. Applying topical fluoride for patients as directed by dentist k. Providing toothbrush prophylaxis to pediatric patients as directed by dentist l. Taking alginate dental impressions m. Performing routine dental laboratory procedures -fabricating dental models and custom tray n. Preparing dental laboratory prescriptions per dentist instructions o. Maintaining sundry supplies in dental operatory p. Sterilization of dental instruments q. Providing patient education - oral hygiene instruction, post-operative wound care, etc. r. Preparing and explaining various dental consent forms to patients s. Performing minimal dental receptionist duties as needed t. Measuring patient vital signs u. A valid Dental Assistant Certification is preferred Work Schedule Monday - Friday 8 - 4:30pm with a 30 minute lunch break Benefits: Health Insurance, 401k, 2 weeks PTO, 7 days paid sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays