Licensed Vocational Nurse,

About the role

Explore opportunities with DFW Home Health, a part of LHC Group, a leading post‑acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. The Licensed Practical Nurse in Home Health is responsible for providing quality patient care and performing technical skilled care in the patient’s home.

Responsibilities

• Provides high‑quality clinical services within the scope of practice, as defined by 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.
• 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, and communicating effectively with patients, families, physicians, other clinicians, agency management staff, case coordinators, and community case managers (as applicable).
• Functions in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.

Required Qualifications

• 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 ranges from $51,738 to $77,606. Hourly rate ranges from $24.87 to $37.31, and visit‑point rate ranges from $29.85 to $44.77. Compensation includes earnings from per‑visit point pay and hourly pay, based on productivity, local labor markets, education, and experience. Visit‑point pay is calculated by multiplying the visit‑point rate by productivity points accrued for various types of visits. Hourly pay applies to non‑visit activities such as orientation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Recognition programs.
• Equity stock purchase plan.
• 401(k) contribution (subject to eligibility requirements).
• Additional incentives and benefits available to eligible employees.