Home Health LPN/LVN: Impactful, Patient‑Centered Care

Optum; Thomasville (NC); On-site; USD 49,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group, as part of the Optum family, offers opportunities in home health nursing. The LPN/LVN works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes, with responsibilities spanning plan-of-care verification, collaboration with physicians, patient education, and meticulous documentation.

The role requires an active LPN license for the assigned state, CPR certification, and 1+ year of LPN/LVN experience, plus a valid driver’s

Qualifications

• Current LPN license for the state(s) you are assigned to work
• Current CPR certification
• 1+ years of LPN or LVN experience
• Valid driver's license 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

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

UnitedHealth Group, as part of the Optum family, offers opportunities in home health nursing. The LPN/LVN works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes, with responsibilities spanning plan-of-care verification, collaboration with physicians, patient education, and meticulous documentation.

The role requires an active LPN license for the assigned state, CPR certification, and 1+ year of LPN/LVN experience, plus a valid driver’s