Licensed Practical Nurse
Optum/UHG · Waynesville, North Carolina, United States · US
Clinical Practice
–
physician
Nurse
Demand85
Career growth50
Healthcare fit30
Remote potential5
5-year outlook
Demand for home health LPNs is likely to remain steady, but pay is productivity- and visit-point-dependent, so actual earnings can vary by visit volume and local market. Advancement usually requires additional credentials, care coordination experience, or movement into nursing leadership.
Clinical license
Required
Applicant reach
moderate
Seniority
entry
Employment type
–
Date found
2026-10-19
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 who want direct home health patient care with a large healthcare organization. It is not a non-clinical career transition role.
Who should apply
LPNs interested in home health, independent field work, patient/family education, EMR documentation, and care coordination. Best suited to nurses comfortable with travel, flexible hours, and productivity-based pay.
CV angle
Emphasize active LPN licensure, direct patient care, home health or clinical experience, EMR documentation, care coordination, case conference participation, infection control, patient/family communication, and independent time management. Do not frame this as non-clinical unless highlighting transferable coordination and documentation skills.
Skills to highlight
- Direct patient care
- Home health nursing
- EMR documentation
- Care coordination
- Infection control
- Patient and family communication
- Independent time management
- Clinical assessment within LPN scope
Role summary
A home health Licensed Practical Nurse role providing skilled nursing care to patients in their homes, documenting visits in the EMR, coordinating with the care team, and meeting payer and regulatory requirements.
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