Compassionate Home Health LPN/LVN Nurse

Optum; Walterboro (SC); Vor Ort; USD 47.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Home Health LPN/LVN to deliver skilled nursing care in patients' homes under RN supervision. The role emphasizes collaborating with RNs and physicians, verifying care plans, and supporting patients in their health journey.

Responsibilities include vital signs, medication reconciliation, and performing procedures with aseptic technique, while ensuring timely documentation and care quality for diverse home health patients across assigned states.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• Verify plan of care with the RN prior to each visit
• Collaborate with physician and RN to ensure patient needs are met; notify changes promptly
• 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 change)
• Prepare equipment and materials for treatments using aseptic technique
• Complete documentation timely and accurately

Kenntnisse

LPN license

CPR certification

LPN/LVN experience

Driver's license

Jobbeschreibung

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Home Health LPN/LVN to deliver skilled nursing care in patients' homes under RN supervision. The role emphasizes collaborating with RNs and physicians, verifying care plans, and supporting patients in their health journey.

Responsibilities include vital signs, medication reconciliation, and performing procedures with aseptic technique, while ensuring timely documentation and care quality for diverse home health patients across assigned states.