Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN (Home Health)

Optum; Troy (AL); On-site; USD 46,564 - 69,846; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Full Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Troy, Alabama, to provide quality home health patient care. Responsibilities include delivering clinical services, documenting visits, and engaging with healthcare teams to ensure care coordination.

The ideal candidate will hold an unrestricted LPN license and possess strong communication and organizational skills. Compensation ranges from $46,564 to $69,846 annually, with additional benefits available.

Qualifications

• Current LPN licensure in the state of practice.
• Good communication, writing, and organizational skills.
• Access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality clinical services and document patient visits.
• Participate in care coordination processes.
• Function in any home situation regardless of client circumstances.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

Current and unrestricted LPN licensure

Tools

Electronic medical record systems

Job description

Full Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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

Primary 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 conferences, 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.

Required 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.
• Home care experience.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Able to work independently.
• Good communication, writing, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet identified client needs.

Compensation

$46,564 - $69,846 annual total cash target pay. $22.39 - $33.58 per visit point. $26.86 - $40.30 hourly rate.

Annual total cash compensation for this role assumes full-time employment (40 weekly hours) at full productivity and generally follows the range above. Total cash compensation includes earnings from per visit point pay and hourly pay and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role.

This role receives two types of compensation depending on the work being performed. When conducting visits, you will be paid per visit point rate compensation. Your per visit pay will be calculated by multiplying your per visit point rate by the productivity points you accrue for various types of visits. Each type of visit is assigned a certain number of productivity points that is inclusive of "direct" and "indirect" patient care activities. Visits are assigned based on patient and business needs. The number of visits performed each week will vary based on individual productivity targets and the productivity points assigned to the visits performed. You will be paid your hourly rate for certain non-visit activities such as orientation. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your pay, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, 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.

No Discrimination

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, or 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.