Compassionate Home Health LPN/LVN Nurse – Competitive Pay

Optum; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Home Health LPN/LVN to provide skilled nursing care in patients' homes under RN supervision. Responsibilities include verifying plans of care, collaborating with physicians, teaching patients, and performing essential procedures.

Qualifications include 1+ year of LPN/LVN experience, active LPN license in the applicable state, CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Patient care

Vital signs

Medication reconciliation

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

LPN license (state)

CPR certification

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Home Health LPN/LVN to provide skilled nursing care in patients' homes under RN supervision. Responsibilities include verifying plans of care, collaborating with physicians, teaching patients, and performing essential procedures.

Qualifications include 1+ year of LPN/LVN experience, active LPN license in the applicable state, CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.