Home Health LPN/LVN: Skilled Nursing at Home

Optum; Oak Ridge (FL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role emphasizes patient care, medication reconciliation, and patient education to support quality home health services.

The position offers a blended compensation model with per-visit point pay and hourly wages, plus a comprehensive benefits package as part of the Optum family, and

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

Current LPN license

Current CPR certification

1+ years of LPN/LVN experience

Valid driver’s license

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role emphasizes patient care, medication reconciliation, and patient education to support quality home health services.

The position offers a blended compensation model with per-visit point pay and hourly wages, plus a comprehensive benefits package as part of the Optum family, and