<p>A full-time Licensed Practical Nurse opportunity is open with a well-established home health agency serving Palm Bay, Florida — part of a nationally recognized post-acute care network integrated within the Optum/UnitedHealth Group family of businesses. This field-based LPN role centers on delivering skilled clinical care directly in patients' homes, coordinating with an interdisciplinary team, and documenting within a modern electronic medical record platform. The compensation structure is transparent and performance-linked, with total annual cash target pay reaching into the upper $90s for high-productivity clinicians.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Annual total cash target pay range: $43,900 – $97,100, based on full-time (40 hrs/week) employment at full productivity</li> <li>Per-visit point rate: $25.33 – $56.02 per visit point, calculated by multiplying your rate by productivity points accrued across visit types</li> <li>Hourly rate for non-visit activities (e.g., orientation): $21.11 – $46.68/hr</li> <li>Dual compensation model — per-visit pay for patient visits, hourly pay for administrative and orientation activities; all minimum wage laws observed</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility)</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution (subject to eligibility)</li> <li>Equity stock purchase program</li> <li>Recognition programs and structured pathways for career development into additional roles</li> <li>Drug-free workplace; pre-employment drug screening required</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Field-based home health role — all patient care delivered in the patient's home environment across the Palm Bay, FL service area</li> <li>Clinical scope includes high-quality skilled nursing care within LPN state-of-practice boundaries, executed in accordance with individualized plans of care</li> <li>Infection control protocols followed rigorously on every visit</li> <li>Documentation completed in the agency's electronic medical record (EMR) system, with electronic visit verification (EVV) utilized as applicable per regulatory requirements</li> <li>Active participation in care coordination: timely reporting of patient status changes, attendance at patient case conferences, and communication with patients, families, physicians, other clinicians, agency management, case coordinators, and community case managers</li> <li>Patient population spans all ages, backgrounds, and conditions — clinicians must be comfortable functioning across diverse home environments</li> <li>Weekly visit volume varies based on individual productivity targets and the point values assigned to each visit type; scheduling is flexible to meet identified patient and business needs</li> <li>Supported by a multidisciplinary team within a nationally scaled post-acute care organization with deep hospital and physician partnerships</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, active, and unrestricted LPN licensure in the state of Florida — required</li> <li>Valid driver's license with current vehicle insurance and access to a dependable personal vehicle, or reliable access to public transportation — required</li> <li>Current CPR certification preferred; must be obtained within 90 days of hire if not already held</li> <li>Prior home care or home health experience preferred</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work independently with minimal supervision</li> <li>Strong written and verbal communication skills; solid organizational habits</li> <li>Flexibility to work variable hours as required to meet patient care needs</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Palm Bay is Florida's largest city by land area, situated along the Indian River Lagoon on the state's Space Coast — offering year-round warm weather, miles of waterfront recreation, and proximity to world-class beaches including those of Melbourne and Cocoa Beach. The area benefits from a lower cost of living relative to South Florida metros, strong school options, and easy access to Orlando (roughly 70 miles west) for cultural amenities, major airports, and urban conveniences. Outdoor enthusiasts will find abundant boating, fishing, hiking, and nature preserves, while the region's growing healthcare and technology sectors make it an increasingly attractive destination for clinical professionals seeking career stability alongside genuine quality of life.</p>