Private Duty LPN - Baxter
Baxter, Tennessee
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Posted Sep 11
Schedule and commitments
- Term
- Permanent
Pay and benefits
- Against the board
- Tennessee nursing median is $44/hrTennessee nursing postings that state pay run $28/hr to $61/hr, the middle half $35/hr to $52/hr, across 381 postings. That covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
Do you qualify?
- License
- Current and unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse licensure in state of practice
- License
- Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation
- Certification
- Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hireAfter hire · within 90 days
- Certification
- Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
- Also asks
- Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet identified client needs
- Also asks
- We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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- Also asks
- UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
- Also asks
- Preferred
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- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
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- Able to work independently
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- Good communication, writing, and organizational skills
- Also asks
- No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
- Also asks
- The hourly pay for this role will range from $22.90 to $34.35 per hour based on full-time employment.
- Also asks
- 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.
What's around it?
About this role
Explore opportunities with Elk Valley, 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 Licensed Practical Nurse, you will be providing direct nursing care as prescribed by the physician to acutely ill, and/or chronically ill patients in their homes as well as recording clinical and progress notes; and coordinating other patient care activities/services to provide the highest quality of patient care in the geographic service area to which she/he is assigned. You will work under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse and/or designated supervisor.
Primary
Responsibilities
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
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 patients' needs and changes in condition, attending patient case conference, communicating effectively to the patient, family, physician, other clinicians, agency management staff, and case coordinator, 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
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.
Required Qualifications
Current and unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse 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
- Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet identified client needs
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Able to work independently
- Good communication, writing, and organizational skills
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $22.90 to $34.35 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. 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.
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.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Sourced from Optum’s careers page.
How this role fits you
About the employer
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?