About the Role
As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will provide direct nursing care to acutely and chronically ill patients in their homes, record clinical notes, and coordinate patient care activities to ensure the highest quality of service within your assigned geographic area. You will work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or designated supervisor.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality clinical services within the scope of practice, as defined by state laws, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other healthcare team members, following all applicable infection control procedures.
- Document patient visits thoroughly and completely per regulatory and payer requirements in the electronic medical record using the agency’s electronic visit verification program (as applicable).
- Actively participate in the agency’s care coordination process, including timely reporting of patient needs and changes in condition, attending patient case conferences, and communicating effectively with patients, families, physicians, other clinicians, agency management, and case coordinators/community case managers (as applicable).
- Function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.
Requirements
- Current and unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse licensure in the state of practice.
- Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
- Ability to work flexible hours.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Able to work independently.
- Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Skills
- Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.
Work Type
- Full-time
Salary/Compensations
- $24.10 to $36.15 per hour
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
About the Company
- Willcare is 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.
- Our team members create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other, and the communities we serve.
- We embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
- At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone.
- We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.
- We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
Equal Opportunity
- UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
