Home Health LPN: Compassionate Skilled Nursing at Home

UnitedHealth Group; Winston-Salem (NC); Presencial; USD 49.000 - 74.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

UnitedHealth Group, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide skilled nursing care in patients' homes under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Primary responsibilities include planning and coordinating care with the RN and attending to patient needs in the home.

Responsibilities also cover teaching self-care skills to patients and caregivers, monitoring vital signs, medication reconciliation, and

Formación

• Current LPN license, state(s) of assignment.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ year of LPN/LVN experience.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and liability insurance.

Responsabilidades

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

Conocimientos

LPN/LVN experience

CPR certification

Patient care

Valid driver’s license

Descripción del empleo

UnitedHealth Group, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide skilled nursing care in patients' homes under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Primary responsibilities include planning and coordinating care with the RN and attending to patient needs in the home.

Responsibilities also cover teaching self-care skills to patients and caregivers, monitoring vital signs, medication reconciliation, and