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Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN

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Raceland, Louisiana

Posted Aug 17 · Not open to new grads

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Role

Term
Permanent
Setting
Home Health
Accepts
LPN
Experience
1+ years

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Pay

About this role

Explore opportunities with Ochsner Home Health of Raceland, 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.

The Licensed Practical Nurse in Home Health is responsible for providing quality patient care and performing technical skilled care in the patient's home.

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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 LPN licensure in state of practice

Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation

State Specific

Requirements

La

Current LPN Licensure in LA without restrictions A minimum, one year of experience working as an LPN

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 Range
  • $49,151 - $73,726 annual total cash target pay
  • $23.63 - $35.45 hourly rate
  • $28.36 - $42.53 per visit point

Annual total cash compensation for this role assumes full-time employment (40 weekly hours) at full productivity and generally follows the range above. Total cash compensation includes earnings from per visit point pay and hourly pay and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. This role receives two types of compensation depending on the work being performed.

When conducting visits, you will be paid per visit point rate compensation. Your per visit pay will be calculated by multiplying your per visit point rate by the productivity points you accrue for various types of visits. Each type of visit is assigned a certain number of productivity points that is inclusive of "direct" and "indirect" patient care activities.

Visits are assigned based on patient and business needs. The number of visits performed each week will vary based on individual productivity targets and the productivity points assigned to the visits performed. You will be paid your hourly rate for certain non-visit activities such as orientation.

We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your pay, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, 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.

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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.

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State Specific Requirements: LA: Current LPN Licensure in LA without restrictions A minimum, one year of experience working as an LPN Preferred Qualifications: Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90…· from this posting

Requirements

  • Current and unrestricted LPN licensure in state of practice
  • Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation
  • State Specific
  • 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

Place

City
Raceland, Louisiana
State price level
12% below the national average

Louisiana index 88.2, where 100 is the national average.

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