LVN

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.

About the role

The Licensed Vocational 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 to the patient, family, physician, other clinicians, agency management staff, case coordinator, and community case managers (as applicable).
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.

Required Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted LVN licensure in 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 $49,151 to $73,726, which includes $28.36‑$42.53 per visit point and $23.63‑$35.45 hourly rate. Compensation assumes full‑time employment (40 weekly hours) at full productivity. Pay consists of per‑visit point rates for visit activities and hourly rates for non‑visit activities such as orientation. Compensation may vary based on local labor markets, education, work experience, productivity, and performance.

Benefits

Offers a comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution (subject to eligibility). Additional benefits and incentives are available to eligible employees.