In-Home LPN Nurse — Skilled Home Health Care

Optum; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 49,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group in Summerville, SC seeks a Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide skilled nursing care in patients' homes under RN supervision.

Primary responsibilities include verifying plan of care with the RN, collaborating with physicians, teaching self-care, checking vital signs, medication review, and preparing equipment for treatments. This full-time role offers a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license specific to the state(s) 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 license

CPR certification

LPN/LVN experience

Driver's license & transportation

Job description

UnitedHealth Group in Summerville, SC seeks a Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide skilled nursing care in patients' homes under RN supervision.

Primary responsibilities include verifying plan of care with the RN, collaborating with physicians, teaching self-care, checking vital signs, medication review, and preparing equipment for treatments. This full-time role offers a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities.