Home Health LPN (Per Diem) — Flexible Hours & Benefits

Optum; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Incentive programs

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) per diem to provide direct nursing care in patients' homes under RN supervision within the Connecticut service area. You will document visits, coordinate care, and support patients across their health journey in a home setting.

Required: active LPN license in the state, valid driver's license, ability to travel, and CPR certification or within 90 days of hire. Hourly pay ranges from $26.55 to $39.80 with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted LPN licensure in state of practice.
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• 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 the state laws governing the practice of nursing, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team, following all applicable infection control procedures.
• Documents patient visits thoroughly and completely per regulatory and payer requirements in the electronic medical record utilizing the agency's electronic visit verification program (as applicable).
• Actively participates in the agency's care coordination process including timely reporting patients' needs and changes in condition, attending patient case conference, communicating effectively to the patient, family, physician, other clinicians, agency management staff, and case coordinator, community case managers (as applicable).
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.

Skills

Communication

Writing

Organizational

Education

LPN licensure

Job description

Optum is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) per diem to provide direct nursing care in patients' homes under RN supervision within the Connecticut service area. You will document visits, coordinate care, and support patients across their health journey in a home setting.

Required: active LPN license in the state, valid driver's license, ability to travel, and CPR certification or within 90 days of hire. Hourly pay ranges from $26.55 to $39.80 with a comprehensive benefits package.