Home Health LPN — Caring, Independent & Flexible Hours

Optum; Uniontown (OH); On-site; USD 49,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Caretenders Home Health is seeking an Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide high-quality nursing care in patients' homes as part of the Optum family. The role emphasizes care coordination, documentation, and flexible scheduling to meet client needs.

Responsibilities include clinical services per plan of care and state laws, thorough EMR documentation, and effective communication with patients, families and other clinicians.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted LPN licensure in state of practice.
• Current driver's license and access to a dependable vehicle or reliable transportation.
• CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.
• Home care experience preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Able to work independently.
• Good communication, writing, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet identified client needs.

Responsibilities

• Provides high quality clinical services within the scope of practice as defined by state laws, per plan of care and in coordination with the health care team.
• Documents patient visits thoroughly in the electronic medical record per regulatory and payer requirements.
• Participates in the agency's care coordination, reporting needs and changes in condition, and communicating with patient, family, physician and team.
• Functions in home settings regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition.

Skills

LPN licensure

Driver's license

Home health

CPR certification

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Communication skills

Job description

Caretenders Home Health is seeking an Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide high-quality nursing care in patients' homes as part of the Optum family. The role emphasizes care coordination, documentation, and flexible scheduling to meet client needs.

Responsibilities include clinical services per plan of care and state laws, thorough EMR documentation, and effective communication with patients, families and other clinicians.