LPN - PRN

About the role

We're hiring an LPN to treat patients in their homes 2 days per week. Explore opportunities with Elite 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. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together. As the Per Diem Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse in Home Health, you are responsible for providing quality patient care and performing technical skilled care in the patient's home. You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Responsibilities

• Provides 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. May not alter the plan of care.
• Instructs the patient's family in the care of the patient and maintenance of a healthy environment for the patient.
• Observes, records, and reports to the supervising nurse and/or physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition daily.
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.

Qualifications

• Required: Current and unrestricted LPN or LVN licensure in state of practice; Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• Preferred: Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire; Home care experience; Ability to work flexible hours; Proven ability to work independently; Proven excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills.

Pay

Pay range: $43,977 – $65,965 annual total cash target pay; $25.37 – $38.06 per visit point; $21.14 – $31.71 hourly rate. Compensation includes per‑visit point pay (rate multiplied by productivity points accrued for each visit) and hourly pay for non‑visit activities such as orientation. Actual earnings vary based on local labor markets, education, experience, productivity and performance.

Benefits

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

Schedule

Per diem position averaging 2 days per week, with flexible hours based on patient and business needs. Visit frequency and assigned productivity points vary weekly according to individual targets and the specific visits performed.