Licensed Practical Nurse

UP Health System, part of LHC Group and the Optum family of businesses, focuses on helping people feel their best—including team members who create meaningful connections with patients, families, and communities.

About the role

The Licensed Practical Nurse in Home Health provides quality patient care and performs technical skilled care in the patient's home, following the plan of care and coordinating with the health care team while adhering to all infection control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical services within the scope of practice as defined by state laws governing nursing.
• Document patient visits thoroughly and completely per regulatory and payer requirements in the electronic medical record, including the agency's electronic visit verification program (as applicable).
• Actively participate in the agency's care coordination process, including timely reporting of patients' needs and changes in condition, attending patient case conferences, and communicating effectively with patients, families, physicians, clinicians, agency management, and community case managers.
• Function in any home situation regardless of the client's age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition.

Requirements

• Current and unrestricted LPN licensure in the state of practice.
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.
• Home care experience.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Able to work independently.
• Good communication, writing, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet identified client needs.

Pay

Annual total cash target pay range: $46,564 – $69,846, assuming full-time employment (40 weekly hours) at full productivity. Compensation includes:

• Hourly rate: $22.39 – $33.58.
• Per visit point rate: $26.86 – $40.30, calculated by multiplying the per visit point rate by productivity points accrued for various types of visits (each visit type is assigned a certain number of productivity points inclusive of direct and indirect patient care activities).

Non-visit activities, such as orientation, are paid at the hourly rate. Pay may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package (subject to eligibility requirements).
• Recognition programs.
• Equity stock purchase and 401k contribution.