Compassionate Home Health LPN/Nurse - Skilled Care

Jobtome; Georgetown (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group in the United States is seeking a Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide skilled nursing care in patients' homes under RN supervision. Responsibilities include verifying plan of care with RN, collaborating with physicians, teaching self-care, checking vital signs, medication reconciliation, preparing equipment, and timely documentation.

Requires active LPN license in the assigned state, CPR certification, 1+ year of LPN/LVN

Qualifications

• Current LPN license specific to the state(s) 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 aseptic technique.
• Complete documentation timely and accurately.

Job description

UnitedHealth Group in the United States is seeking a Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide skilled nursing care in patients' homes under RN supervision. Responsibilities include verifying plan of care with RN, collaborating with physicians, teaching self-care, checking vital signs, medication reconciliation, preparing equipment, and timely documentation.

Requires active LPN license in the assigned state, CPR certification, 1+ year of LPN/LVN