Licensed Practical Nurse,

About Us

Join Mederi Caretenders Home Health, a part of LHC Group and the Optum family of businesses. We are a leading post-acute care partner dedicated to helping people feel their best. Our team members create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other, and the communities we serve. Embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Responsibilities

• Provides high-quality clinical services within the scope of practice, as defined by state laws governing nursing, in accordance with the plan of care and in coordination with other members of the health care team, following all applicable infection control procedures.
• Documents patient visits thoroughly and completely per regulatory and payer requirements in the electronic medical record utilizing the agency's electronic visit verification program (as applicable).
• Actively participates in the agency's care coordination process, including:
  • Timely reporting of patients' needs and changes in condition.
  • Attending patient case conferences.
  • Communicating effectively with the patient, family, physician, other clinicians, agency management staff, case coordinator, and community case managers (as applicable).

Requirements

• Current and unrestricted LPN licensure in the state of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
• Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet identified client needs.
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.

Preferred Qualifications

• Home care experience.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Able to work independently.
• Good communication, writing, and organizational skills.

Pay

Annual total cash compensation for this role assumes full-time employment (40 weekly hours) at full productivity and generally follows these ranges:

• Target Pay: $49,151 - $73,726
• Hourly Pay: $23.63 - $35.45 (for non-visit activities such as orientation)
• Per Visit Point Pay: $28.36 - $42.53

This role receives two types of compensation depending on the work being performed:

• When conducting visits, you will be paid per visit point rate. Your per visit pay is 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 include "direct" and "indirect" patient care activities. 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.

Benefits

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

No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.