Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job overview

The Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position is onsite in Norfolk, VA, with an annual total cash target pay range of $49,151–$73,726. The role is part of Amedisys, within the Optum family, which provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. Working under a registered nurse’s supervision, the LPN provides skilled nursing care in patients’ homes. The role supports care plans through patient visits, education, monitoring, medication reconciliation, ordered procedures, and timely documentation.

What you'll do

• Verify the plan of care with the RN before each visit
• collaborate with physicians and RNs and report changes in patient condition
• teach patients and caregivers self-care techniques
• check vital signs
• review medications and reconcile them at each visit
• perform physician-ordered procedures
• prepare treatment equipment using aseptic technique
• complete documentation accurately and promptly.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

home health lpn

norfolk va

optum

amedisys

home health

skilled nursing

patient education

medication reconciliation

cpr certification

$49,151–$73,726 annual target pay

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits package
• recognition programs
• equity stock purchase
• 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility.

Why this role

Home-based patient care; compensation includes per-visit-point pay for visits and hourly pay for certain non-visit activities; requires one year of LPN/LVN experience, current state license, CPR, driver’s license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.

About the employer

Optum is hiring for this role. Industry: Home Health Care Services. Sector: 62.