Licensed Practical Nurse- LPN
Optum/UHG · Shelbyville, Kentucky, United States · US
Clinical Practice
–
physician
Nurse
Demand78
Career growth52
Healthcare fit40
Remote potential5
5-year outlook
Stable home health demand supports continued LPN employment, with posted hourly pay of $25.50-$38.25. Longer-term salary growth likely depends on additional credentials, RN progression, care coordination, or supervisory responsibilities.
Clinical license
Required
Applicant reach
narrow
Seniority
entry
Employment type
–
Date found
2026-10-22
Intelligence details
Flexible work details
- Eligible countries
- United States
- License jurisdiction
- US
- Profession fit
- physician, Nurse
- Rate period
- Hourly
Eligibility, licensing, and location restrictions can change. Always confirm details on the source posting before applying.
Why this is worth applying to
Worth considering for licensed LPNs in Kentucky who want stable home health work with a large payer-provider organization. It is not a fit for clinicians seeking a non-clinical transition.
Who should apply
Kentucky-licensed LPNs with CPR certification, reliable transportation, and interest in independent home health care, patient education, EMR documentation, and care coordination.
CV angle
Frame the CV around active Kentucky LPN licensure, direct patient care, home health or chronic care exposure, EMR documentation, care coordination, patient/family communication, infection control, and ability to work independently across home settings.
Skills to highlight
- Home health nursing
- Patient assessment and monitoring
- EMR documentation
- Care coordination
- Patient and family communication
- Infection control
- Independent clinical decision-making
- Case conference participation
Role summary
An LPN home health role at Optum/UHG providing skilled nursing care in patients' homes, documenting visits in the EMR, coordinating with the care team, and communicating with patients, families, and physicians.
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