Licensed Practical Nurse

Amedisys; Wakefield; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for full-time days in various territories. This role offers a rewarding career in homecare, with responsibilities including patient care, collaboration with healthcare professionals, and documentation. Enjoy a full benefits package including medical plans, paid time off, and wellness rewards.

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Mental health support

Wellness rewards

Family support benefits

Qualifications

• One year of clinical LPN experience required.
• Current LPN license specific to assigned state.

Responsibilities

• Verify plan of care with RN prior to each visit.
• Teach patients self-care techniques.
• Check vital signs and review medications.

Skills

Collaboration

Patient Care

Communication

Education

LPN License

CPR Certification

Job description

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Full-time days

Territory: Gloucester, Essex, Manchester by the Sea, Wenham, Hamilton, Beverly, Danvers, Topsfield, Lynn, Saugus, Lynnfield, Middleton, Ipswich.

Are you looking for a rewarding career in homecare? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.

Overview

Full-time days

Territory: Gloucester, Essex, Manchester by the Sea, Wenham, Hamilton, Beverly, Danvers, Topsfield, Lynn, Saugus, Lynnfield, Middleton, Ipswich.

Are you looking for a rewarding career in homecare? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.

Attractive pay

• $31/hr to $37/hr
  
  

What's In It For You

• A full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans.
• Paid time off.
• Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services paid by Amedisys yearly, when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan.
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year. Use these rewards to support your wellbeing with spa services, gym memberships, sports, hobbies, pets and more.*
• Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys Employee Assistance program.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Family support with infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement.
• And more.
  
  

Please note: Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status.

• To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan.
  
  

Why Amedisys?

• Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings.
• Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families providing much needed care where they want to be - in their homes.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Verify plan of care with the RN prior to each visit.
• Collaborate with physician and RN frequently to ensure patient needs are being met; Notify them as soon as possible when patient condition changes.
• Teach patients and caregivers self-care techniques.
• Check vital signs.
• Review all medications and perform a medication reconciliation at each visit.
• Perform specialized procedures ordered by physician (i.e. foley catheter change).
• Prepare equipment and materials for treatments using the aseptic technique.
• Complete documentation timely and accurately.
  
  

Qualifications

• One year of clinical LPN experience.
• Current LPN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance.
  
  

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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