Compassionate Home Health LPN/LVN | Make a Real Impact

Optum; Crewe (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, seeks a Home Health LPN/LVN to provide skilled nursing care in patients' homes under RN supervision. You will verify plans of care, monitor conditions, and support families with self-care techniques.

Requirements include an active LPN/LVN license for the assigned state, CPR certification, a valid driver's license, and 1+ year of LPN/LVN experience. Benefits and growth opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• 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
• 1+ years of LPN or LVN experience

Responsibilities

• Verify plan of care with the RN prior to each visit.
• Collaborate with physician and RN frequently to ensure patient needs are 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 aseptic technique.
• Complete documentation timely and accurately

Skills

LPN/LVN license

CPR certification

Valid driver's license

LPN/LVN experience

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, seeks a Home Health LPN/LVN to provide skilled nursing care in patients' homes under RN supervision. You will verify plans of care, monitor conditions, and support families with self-care techniques.

Requirements include an active LPN/LVN license for the assigned state, CPR certification, a valid driver's license, and 1+ year of LPN/LVN experience. Benefits and growth opportunities are provided.