Licensed Practical Nurse

Optum; Mount Carmel (IL); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 49,207,872; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) contribution

Equity stock purchase plan

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for Home Health in Mount Carmel, Illinois. This role involves providing quality patient care in the home setting, performing technical skilled care and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate will possess a current LPN licensure, CPR certification, and must be flexible in working hours to meet client needs. Comprehensive benefits and compensation are provided, including a starting pay range from $20.00 to $35.72 per hour.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted LPN licensure in the state of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides high quality clinical services according to the care plan.
• Documents patient visits thoroughly per regulatory requirements.
• Actively participates in care coordination and reports patient needs.

Skills

LPN licensure

CPR certification

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse – Home Health

The Licensed Practical Nurse in Home Health is responsible for providing quality patient care and performing technical skilled care in the patient's home.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provides high quality clinical services within the scope of practice, as defined by state laws governing 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 of patients' needs and changes in condition, attending patient case conferences, and communicating effectively with the patient, family, physician, other clinicians, agency management staff, case coordinator, and community case managers (as applicable).

Required Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted LPN licensure in the state of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, or access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet identified client needs.
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.

Preferred Qualifications

• Home care experience.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently.
• Good communication, writing, and organizational skills.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual Target Pay – $49,151
Per Visit Point Pay Range – $23.63
Hourly Pay Range – $28.36
The hourly pay for this role will range from $20.00 to $35.72 per hour based on full‑time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, and other criteria. In addition to salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, an equity stock purchase plan, and 401(k) contribution (subject to eligibility requirements).

Equal Employment Opportunity

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.