Licensed Practical Nurse

Optum; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 27,552 - 49,207; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

401k contribution

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Warren, Michigan is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver quality patient care in home settings. The successful candidate will maintain documentation standards and actively participate in care coordination activities. Required qualifications include a valid LPN license and CPR certification. We offer a range of benefits including a competitive salary and flexible working hours, creating opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle.
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of client background.
• Experience with electronic medical records would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality clinical services in accordance with the care plan.
• Document patient visits thoroughly per regulatory requirements.
• Participate in care coordination and attend patient case conferences.

Skills

Flexible hours

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Education

Current and unrestricted LPN licensure in state of practice

Current CPR certification

Job description

Overview

$5000 Sign On Bonus for External Candidates

Explore opportunities with UP Health System Home Care & Hospice Portage, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

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

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)

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted LPN licensure in state of practice
• Current CPR certification
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, 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

• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Able to work independently
• Good communication, writing, and organizational skills

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $20.00 to $35.72 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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