Job Description

Home Health LPN at Optum summary:

The Home Health LPN provides direct patient care in a home setting under the supervision of registered nurses, ensuring compliance with care plans and regulations. This role involves evaluating patient outcomes and adapting care strategies based on evidence-based practices. Ideal candidates will possess an NV LPN license, relevant experience in various care settings, and a commitment to improving health outcomes for patients in their homes.

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Southwest Medical part of OptumCare is a multi - specialty group of physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants consisting of over 300 providers, 21 medical health centers including six urgent care clinics, four convenient care centers, two lifestyle centers catering to older adults, an outpatient surgery center, home health, hospice and palliative care services, plus E - visits and online options via Now Clinic telemedicine technology. Southwest Medical offers patients compassion, innovation, and quality care throughout southern Nevada. Southwest Medical is headquartered in the greater Las Vegas, NV area.

If you enjoy an autonomous role and spending more time with your patients please bring your clinical knowledge and experience to a home based direct care nursing position! Southwest Medical Home Health a home health division of OptumCare / United Health Group offers flexible shifts and the opportunity to make a difference in the care of patients in their home setting.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides direct care to patients under leadership of the RN
• Assures client driven plan of care meets positive outcomes through on going evaluation using evidences based practice
• Making certain the home care provided is compliant with State and Federal regulations (documentation and delivered) through participation in chart review and following established process
• Majority of job duties are carried out in patient's homes and driving throughout the community
• On call, weekends and rotating holidays as needed
• Shifts can include weekdays, weekends or combination of both

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, unrestricted NV LPN license or temporary NV LPN license with the ability to obtain permanent NV LPN license upon expiration of temporary NV LPN license
• IV Certification
• 1+ years of demonstrated competence in acute care, critical care, oncology, HIV / AIDS, advanced illness or medical / surgical patient care setting
• Proven ability to lift up to 50 lbs and be able to perform these functions on a regular basis, such as sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, twisting and reaching
• Willing to travel within Las Vegas providing direct patient care in the home setting
• Access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to client and / or patient sites within a designated area

Preferred Qualifications:

• Home Health experience
• Knowledge and competent with wound care and use of wound vac

Nevada Residents Only: The hourly range for this role is $19.47 to $38.08 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, 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, location and 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 marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Keywords:

Home Health, LPN, Patient Care, Healthcare, Nursing, Licensed Practical Nurse, Direct Care, Home Care, Health Services, Patient Outcomes

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Minimum wage, Holiday work, Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Local area, Relocation bonus, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekday work,

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