Per Diem LPN - Home Health (Luzerne County)

UnitedHealth Group; Forty Fort (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 49,151 - 73,726; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's Commonwealth Home Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse in Home Health for Luzerne County, PA, per diem. You will provide quality patient care and perform skilled home health tasks in patients' homes.

Primary responsibilities include adhering to the plan of care, instructing families, observing and reporting patient status, and adapting to diverse client situations. Flexible hours and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted LPN licensure in state of practice.
• Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet identified patient needs.

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.
• Instructs the clients' family in the care of the client and maintenance of a healthy environment for the client.
• Observes, records, and reports to the supervising nurse and/or physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the client'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

Communication skills

Written communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Job description

UnitedHealth Group's Commonwealth Home Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse in Home Health for Luzerne County, PA, per diem. You will provide quality patient care and perform skilled home health tasks in patients' homes.

Primary responsibilities include adhering to the plan of care, instructing families, observing and reporting patient status, and adapting to diverse client situations. Flexible hours and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.