Compassionate Home Health LPN/LVN Nurse

Jobtome; Advance (NC); On-site; USD 49,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

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

Primary responsibilities include verifying plans of care with the RN, collaborating with physicians and RNs, teaching patients and caregivers self-care, checking vital signs, reviewing medications, performing procedures, and maintaining timely documentation.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work
• Current CPR certification
• 1+ year 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 and notify them if patient condition changes
• Teach patients and caregivers self-care techniques
• Check vital signs
• Review medications and perform medication reconciliation at each visit
• Perform specialized procedures ordered by physician (e.g. Foley catheter changes)
• Prepare equipment and materials for treatments using aseptic technique
• Complete documentation timely and accurately

Skills

LPN license

CPR

LPN/LVN experience

Driver's license

Job description

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

Primary responsibilities include verifying plans of care with the RN, collaborating with physicians and RNs, teaching patients and caregivers self-care, checking vital signs, reviewing medications, performing procedures, and maintaining timely documentation.