Licensed Vocational Nurse

Optum; Keller (TX); On-site; USD 51,738 - 77,606; Full time

Job summary

DFW Home Health, part of LHC Group, in Keller, Texas, seeks a qualified LPN to deliver high‑quality clinical care to patients in their homes, within the scope defined by state practice laws and the plan of care.

This role requires thorough documentation, collaboration with the care team, strong communication, and flexibility to meet patient needs, with competitive compensation and benefits.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provides high quality clinical nursing within the scope of practice as defined by state laws and plan of care.
• Documents patient visits thoroughly in the electronic medical record per regulatory and payer requirements.
• Participates in care coordination, communicates needs and changes in condition to the care team.
• Functionally adaptable to serve clients of diverse backgrounds.

Skills

Communication skills

Written communication

Organizational skills

Education

LPN licensure

CPR certification

Job description

Role Overview

Explore opportunities with DFW Home Health, a part of LHC Group, a leading post‑acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

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 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.

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

Annual total cash target pay: $51,738 - $77,606.

Per visit point: $24.87 - $37.31.

Hourly rate: $29.85 - $44.77.

Annual 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.

Benefits

We offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

EEO Statement

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.

Drug‑Free Workplace

Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.