Jobs · Healthcare · Mississippi

Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN

Optum · Clinton, MS · 2 mo ago
Healthcare$47k–$70k/yrFull-time

About the role

The Licensed Practical Nurse in Home Health provides high quality clinical services within the scope of practice, as defined by the state laws governing the practice of 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.

Responsibilities

  • Provides thorough documentation of patient visits in the electronic medical record utilizing the agency's electronic visit verification program (as applicable)
  • Participates actively in the agency's care coordination process, including timely reporting of patients' needs and changes in condition, attending patient case conferences, and effective communication with the patient, family, physician, other clinicians, agency management staff, and case coordinators, community case managers (as applicable)
  • Functions independently in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client

Qualifications

  • Current and unrestricted LPN licensure in state of practice
  • Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation
  • Preferred: Home care experience, current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
  • Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, communicate effectively, organize, and work independently

Pay

$46,564 - $69,846 annual total cash target pay
$26.86 - $40.30 per visit point
$22.39 - $33.58 hourly rate

Schedule

Annual total cash compensation for this role assumes full-time employment (40 weekly hours) at full productivity and generally follows the range above. Total cash compensation includes earnings from per visit point pay and hourly pay and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role.

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