Compassionate Home Health LPN/LVN Nurse

Optum; Metairie (LA); Sur place; USD 49 000 - 74 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Home Health LPN/LVN to provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes under RN supervision. This role supports patients through each stage of their health journey, promoting comfort and personalized care in a home setting.

Responsibilities include verifying plans of care, collaborating with physicians and RNs, teaching self-care, checking vitals, reconciling medications, and performing procedures as ordered.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of LPN or LVN 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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

LPN/LVN experience

Driver's license

Formation

LPN license (state-specific)

CPR certification

Description du poste

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Home Health LPN/LVN to provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes under RN supervision. This role supports patients through each stage of their health journey, promoting comfort and personalized care in a home setting.

Responsibilities include verifying plans of care, collaborating with physicians and RNs, teaching self-care, checking vitals, reconciling medications, and performing procedures as ordered.