Compassionate Home Health LPN/LVN — Care + Growth

UnitedHealth Group; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is hiring a Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This role supports personalized care and helps patients live healthier lives.

Responsibilities include verifying the plan of care with the RN, collaborating with physicians and RNs, teaching self-care to patients and caregivers, checking vital signs, reviewing medications and performing

Qualifications

• Current LPN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ years of LPN or LVN experience.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Verify plan of care with the RN prior to each visit
• Collaborate with physician and RN frequently to ensure patient needs are being met; Notify them as soon as possible when patient condition changes
• Teach patients and caregivers self-care techniques
• Check vital signs
• Review all medications and perform a medication reconciliation at each visit
• Perform specialized procedures ordered by physician (i.e. foley catheter change)
• Prepare equipment and materials for treatments using the aseptic technique
• Complete documentation timely and accurately

Skills

CPR certification

LPN/LVN experience

Education

LPN license (state-specific)

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is hiring a Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This role supports personalized care and helps patients live healthier lives.

Responsibilities include verifying the plan of care with the RN, collaborating with physicians and RNs, teaching self-care to patients and caregivers, checking vital signs, reviewing medications and performing