LVN - PRN

UnitedHealth Group; Jourdanton (TX); Hybrid; Confidential; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Per Diem Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in Home Health to provide skilled nursing care in patients' homes. The role emphasizes adherence to the care plan, patient and family education, and coordination with the health care team.

It requires valid LVN licensure and reliable transportation. The position offers a pay structure including per visit, hourly, and a comprehensive benefits package; full-time productivity targets will influence compensation.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted LVN licensure in state of practice.
• Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• Preferred CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.
• Previous home care experience.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Able to work independently.
• Good communication, writing, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides 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. May not alter the plan of care.
• Instructs the patients family in the care of the patient and maintenance of a healthy environment for the patient.
• Observes, records, and reports to the supervising nurse and/or physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition daily.
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.

Skills

LVN licensure

Job description

Explore opportunities with Elite Home Health, 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.

As the Per Diem Licensed Vocational Nurse in Home Health is responsible for providing quality patient care and performing technical skilled care in the patient's home.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides 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. May not alter the plan of care.
• Instructs the patients family in the care of the patient and maintenance of a healthy environment for the patient.
• Observes, records, and reports to the supervising nurse and/or physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition daily.
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client

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 LVN licensure in state of practice
• Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation

Preferred Qualification:

• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
• Previous home care experience
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Able to work independently
• Good communication, writing, and organizational skills

Pay Range

$49,151 - $73,726 annual total cash target pay

$28.36 - $42.53 per visit point

$23.63 - $35.45 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.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age,locationand income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalizedgroupsand those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and deliveringequitablecare that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

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.