LPN Pediatric Home Care Nights and Weekends - Lafayette

UnitedHealth Group; Lafayette (LA); Vor Ort; USD 28.075 - 50.199; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Incentive and recognition programs

Zusammenfassung

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide quality patient care in home health settings in Lafayette, Louisiana. The LPN will operate under state laws, perform technical skilled care, and collaborate with healthcare teams. Required qualifications include a current LPN license, CPR certification, and at least one year of nursing experience. The position offers an hourly pay range of $20.38 to $36.44, along with comprehensive benefits and incentives.

Qualifikationen

• Must have a reliable vehicle or public transportation access.
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet client needs.
• Willingness to work in diverse home situations.
• Home care experience is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Provide high quality clinical services in the patient's home.
• Document patient visits accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Participate in the care coordination process effectively.

Kenntnisse

Flexibility

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Ausbildung

Current and unrestricted LPN licensure in state of practice

Current CPR certification

One year of experience working as an LPN

Jobbeschreibung

Explore opportunities with Eunice LA PDN PCS, 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.

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)

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

State Specific Requirements: (remove as applicable)

• LA:
  • Current LPN Licensure in LA without restrictions
  • A minimum, one year of experience working as an LPN

Preferred Qualifications

• Home care experience
• 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 $20.38 to $36.44 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.