Home Health LPN: Compassionate Patient Caregiver

UnitedHealth Group; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 49,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Home Health LPN/LVN to provide skilled nursing care in patients' homes under RN supervision. You will verify plans of care, collaborate with physicians and RNs, teach patients and caregivers, monitor vital signs, reconcile medications, perform procedures, prepare equipment, and document care timely.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, per-visit and hourly pay, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

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

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

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Home Health LPN/LVN to provide skilled nursing care in patients' homes under RN supervision. You will verify plans of care, collaborate with physicians and RNs, teach patients and caregivers, monitor vital signs, reconcile medications, perform procedures, prepare equipment, and document care timely.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, per-visit and hourly pay, and opportunities for growth.