Job Description
LVN Wound Care Specialists for Health Med Center at Optum summary:
The LVN Wound Care Specialist supports wound care management by assisting RNs and physicians in screening, tracking, and coordinating care for patients with non-healing wounds. This role involves collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, educating patients and caregivers, and contributing to quality improvement processes. Employed by WellMed/Optum, the position emphasizes comprehensive care for older adults and improving healthcare outcomes in San Antonio, TX.
$3,000. Sign on Bonus Available for External Candidates
Incentive Bonus 2 times a year
18 days of PTO & Closed on Major Holidays
401K Match
WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a LVN Wound Care Specialists for Health Med Center to join our team in San Antonio, 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. 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 Wound Care Nurse LVN assists the Wound Care Nurse RN with screening, tracking, monitoring and coordinating the care of selected members with non-healing wounds. The Wound Care Nurse LVN works in conjunction with the physician advisor to the program, the Wound Care Nurse RN, and attending physicians who frequently act as the physician representatives. This LVN acts as an advocate for members and their families in providing them the resources and care for assisting wound resolution with the goal towards maximum level of independence.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Interacts and collaborates with an interdisciplinary care team, which includes physician, nurse, case managers, pharmacists, laboratory technologists, radiology, social workers, dietitians and home health care staff
• Solves problems by gathering and/or reviewing facts, and selecting the best solution from identified alternatives
• Collaborates on the development of wound management protocols in conjunction with the Wound Care Nurse RN, physician advisor, and/or Lead Physician Committee
• Identifies non-healing wound patients who will benefit from wound management (case-finding and screening) contracts, providers, and facilities
• Tracks patients' status and adjusting of wound management treatment based on standard wound care protocols and recommendations from the PCP or physician advisor
• Enters data timely and accurately into specific databases and other applications necessary to communicate patient needs
• Assesses the patient's informal and formal support systems and provides standard education about the wound healing process to the patient and caregiver
• Provides reports and data analysis to management including utilization of the program and outcomes
• Participates in the development of an appropriate QI process, establishing and monitoring indicators
• 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 graduate or GED equivalent
• Current and unrestricted Vocational/Practical Nursing license in the required state
• Current BLS certification
• 2+ years of related LVN experience
• Knowledge of wound care, medical terminology, referral process, and ICD-10 and CPT Coding
• Computer literacy
• Proven ability to maintain professionalism and a positive service attitude at all times
• Driver's License and access to a reliable transportation
Preferred Qualifications:
• 3+ years of experience in caring for the acutely ill patient with wound care experience
• Bilingual
• Proven ability to multi-task in a fast paced and deadline driven environment
Physical & Mental Requirements:
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds
• Ability to push or pull heavy objects using up to 35 pounds of force
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or in writing
• Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem solving
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $20.00 to $35.72 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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.
Keywords:
LVN, wound care, licensed vocational nurse, patient care coordination, wound management, healthcare, geriatrics, clinical support, preventative care, medical documentation
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Minimum wage, Full time, Work experience placement, Local area, Relocation package,