Home Health LPN/LVN — Compassionate At-Home Nursing

Optum; Conway (SC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Recognition programs

Job summary

Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family, is seeking a Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide skilled nursing care in patients' homes. You will work under an RN supervisor, coordinating care across the team to support patients at home.

The role involves verifying care plans, collaborating with physicians, teaching self-care to patients and caregivers, monitoring vitals, managing medications, and documenting accurately.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ years of LPN or LVN experience.
• 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

LPN/LVN license

CPR certification

1+ years experience

Driver's license

Job description

Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family, is seeking a Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide skilled nursing care in patients' homes. You will work under an RN supervisor, coordinating care across the team to support patients at home.

The role involves verifying care plans, collaborating with physicians, teaching self-care to patients and caregivers, monitoring vitals, managing medications, and documenting accurately.