Compassionate Home Health LPN - Flexible Hours & Benefits

Optum; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide skilled nursing care in patients' homes under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include verifying care plans, collaborating with physicians, teaching self-care, and monitoring vitals. The role emphasizes compassionate, personalized care within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license for the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ years of LPN or LVN experience.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

LPN license

CPR certification

1+ years experience

Driver's license

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide skilled nursing care in patients' homes under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include verifying care plans, collaborating with physicians, teaching self-care, and monitoring vitals. The role emphasizes compassionate, personalized care within a supportive team.