Weekend LPN
- Weekends
- ACLS
How this pay compares
This posting states $21.70–$32.55 an hour. Open licensed practical nurse jobs in Mississippi post a median of $25.25 an hour, the middle half $24.23–$26.84, across 10 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Licensed practical nurses employed in Mississippi earn a median of $24.14 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Explore opportunities with Deaconess HomeCare, 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. #LHCJobs
As the Weekend Special LPN, you will perform the functions of a Licensed Practical Nurse in providing patient care to patients in the hospital, for ages 18 through geriatrics.
Primary Responsibilities
- Deliver and document patient-centered care by performing hands-on nursing tasks, administering medications, collecting assessments, and educating patients and families in alignment with hospital policies and the Patient's Bill of Rights
- Collaborate and improve care quality through coordination with the DON, therapists, and nursing staff on departmental changes, performance improvement initiatives, and timely reporting of patient condition changes
- Clinical Competency : Demonstrates proficiency in central line management, ventilator settings, and cardiac monitoring
- Dietary Oversight: Supervises patient meal accuracy and portion sizes, ensuring timely corrections in coordination with the Registered Dietician
- Patient & Family Support: Promotes independence and goal achievement through education and preparation for decision-making
- Wound Care Expertise: Provides direct care and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to manage and monitor wound and ostomy patients, while leading staff education and quality improvement efforts
- Documentation Leadership: Ensures complete and accurate clinical documentation through collaboration with medical staff, coding teams, and performance analysis
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 as a LPN in the state in which they practice
- Current ACLS certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
Preferred Qualifications
- Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
- ICU experience
- CCRN/PCCN certification
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 $21.70 to $32.55 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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.
From UnitedHealth Group's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About UnitedHealth Group
UnitedHealth Group, based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, is one of the largest US health care companies. Its Optum business employs nurses, physicians, therapists, pharmacists and medical assistants in physician practices, clinics, home and community care, behavioral health and pharmacy services across the country, alongside its UnitedHealthcare insurance business.
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