Compassionate Home Health LPN/LVN Nurse

Optum; Welcome (SC); On-site; USD 49,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Recognition programs

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, provides home health, hospice and community-based services to help people receive quality care at home. The Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes.

Primary responsibilities include verifying plans of care with the RN, collaborating with physicians, teaching self-care techniques, monitoring vital signs, reviewing

Qualifications

• Current LPN license, 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 specialized procedures ordered by physician (e.g. foley catheter change).
• Prepare equipment and materials for treatments using aseptic technique.
• Complete documentation timely and accurately.

Skills

LPN/LVN experience

CPR certification

Valid driver’s license

Education

LPN license

CPR certification (licensure)

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, provides home health, hospice and community-based services to help people receive quality care at home. The Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes.

Primary responsibilities include verifying plans of care with the RN, collaborating with physicians, teaching self-care techniques, monitoring vital signs, reviewing