Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
About the role
United Energy Workers Healthcare is a compassionate company founded by the grandchildren of a former Department of Energy worker, dedicated to elevating the lives of energy workers with whole-person care. We are seeking dedicated and empathetic Licensed Practical Nurses to join our team as 1099 Independent Contractors, providing in‑home health care directly to patients’ homes. This role offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships, deliver holistic care, and make a tangible difference in the community while working in a flexible, independent environment.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough assessments to ensure personalized, comprehensive care.
- Guide and educate patients and families on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Provide gentle assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as needed, always with dignity and respect.
- Coordinate your schedule directly with patients, aligning with their plan of care, approved hours, and personal preferences.
- Monitor and promptly report any changes in patient symptoms or behavior.
- Administer medications and treatments with precision and care as prescribed by the treating physician.
- Communicate seamlessly with Case Managers and collaborating physicians or specialists for a unified approach to patient care.
- Maintain accurate and heartfelt patient logging in the EMR system.
- Offer invaluable advice and heartfelt emotional support to patients and family members, becoming a trusted presence in their lives.
- Prepare and provide clear, compassionate clinical notes and charting that tell the patient’s story.
Qualifications
- Valid and active LPN License in the state of practice.
- Willingness to travel to patients’ homes.
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- Current BLS Certification.
- Ability to pass a state & federal background check.
- Malpractice Insurance is required.
- Strong problem‑solving and critical thinking skills coupled with a warm, empathetic approach.
Pay
Pay Range: USD $27.00 – USD $31.00 per hour.
Schedule
Flexible, independent schedule coordinated directly with patients based on their plan of care, approved hours, and personal preferences.