Home Health LPN/LVN — Caring, Growing, Competitive Pay

UnitedHealth Group; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 54,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's home health team is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide skilled nursing care in patients' homes under RN supervision.

Primary responsibilities include verifying the plan of care with the RN, collaborating with physicians, teaching self-care to patients and caregivers, checking vital signs, reviewing medications, performing procedures, and timely documentation.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of LPN or LVN experience.
• Current LPN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• Current CPR certification.
• 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 the aseptic technique.
• Complete documentation timely and accurately.

Skills

CPR certification

Valid Driver's License

Reliable transportation

Liability insurance

Education

LPN/LVN license (state-specific)

Job description

UnitedHealth Group's home health team is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide skilled nursing care in patients' homes under RN supervision.

Primary responsibilities include verifying the plan of care with the RN, collaborating with physicians, teaching self-care to patients and caregivers, checking vital signs, reviewing medications, performing procedures, and timely documentation.