RN Pediatric Home Care - Youngsville

Optum; Youngsville (LA); On-site; USD 44,427 - 66,675; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

401(k) contribution

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Registered Nurse in Youngsville, LA to provide and direct nursing care to patients at home. You will coordinate care with healthcare professionals to ensure continuity, manage plans of care, and conduct nursing assessments per program requirements.

Applicants must have a current unrestricted RN license and at least one year of clinical experience. The role offers competitive hourly pay ranging from $32.25 to $48.40, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must have 1+ years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Must have unrestricted RN licensure in Louisiana.
• Current driver's license and access to a dependable vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Provide and direct nursing care to patients in their homes.
• Coordinate care with the patient's care team.
• Complete clinical nursing assessments as required.
• Ensure patient eligibility and medical necessity for services.
• Develop and revise individualized plans of care.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Nursing care coordination

Infection control standards

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Current RN licensure in Louisiana

Current CPR certification

Job description

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.

As the Registered Nurse you will provide and direct provisions of nursing care to patients in their homes as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies. You will also coordinate total plan of care with other health care professionals involved in care and help to achieve and maintain continuity of patient care by planning and exchanging information with physician, agency personnel, patient, family, and community resources.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality clinical services within scope of practice and infection control standards
• Coordinate care with other members of the patient/client's care team from admission to discharge
• Complete clinical nursing assessments per federal/state program requirements and payer needs
• Ensure patient/client eligibility and medical necessity for services as defined by payer and agency policy
• Develop and revise individualized plans of care/service plans with other community providers
• Ensure plan of care frequency and duration meets patient needs and initiate revisions with physician approval

Required Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice
• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation
• Current CPR certification
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client

State Specific Requirements

• LA:
  • 1+ years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse
  • 1+ years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse may be waived for a Registered Nurse with recent clinical experience as an LPN
  • RN licensure must have no restrictions

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of RN experience
• Able to work independently
• Good communication, writing, and organizational skills

Salary and Benefits

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. The hourly pay for this role will range from $32.25 to $48.40 per hour based on full‑time employment. In addition to your salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401(k) contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). 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.