Home Health LPN: Independent Practice & Flexible Hours

Optum; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 49,151 - 73,726; Full time

Job summary

Optum, through Idaho Home Health, seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide high-quality patient care in patients' homes across Idaho. The role follows a defined plan of care, adheres to infection control procedures, and coordinates with the care team to ensure seamless patient progress.

Responsibilities include thorough documentation, care coordination, and effective communication with patients, families, and clinicians.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted LPN licensure in state of practice.
• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Able to work independently.
• Good communication, writing, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides high quality clinical services within the scope of practice, as defined by state laws, and in coordination with the health care team.
• Documents patient visits thoroughly in the electronic medical record.
• Coordinates care, reports needs and changes in condition, and communicates with patient, family, physician, and other staff.
• Work in home settings with diverse patients and backgrounds.

Skills

Good communication

Writing

Organizational skills

Flexible hours

Education

LPN licensure (state of practice)

Job description

Optum, through Idaho Home Health, seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide high-quality patient care in patients' homes across Idaho. The role follows a defined plan of care, adheres to infection control procedures, and coordinates with the care team to ensure seamless patient progress.

Responsibilities include thorough documentation, care coordination, and effective communication with patients, families, and clinicians.