PEDS Licensed Practical Nurse - Kissimmee
Company: Optum
Location: Casselberry
Posted on: January 20, 2026
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Job Description:
Explore opportunities with Mederi Private Care , 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 Home and Community
Based Services 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) 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 CPR certification Current driver's license and
vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public
transportation Ability to function in any home situation regardless
of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition
of the client Preferred Qualifications: Home care experience
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 $20.00 to $35.72 per hour based on
full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as
applicable LHCJobs 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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