Compassionate Home Health LPN/LVN — Skilled Nursing

Optum; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 49,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Home Health LPN/LVN to provide skilled nursing care in patients' homes under RN supervision. Join a team that values personalized care and a culture of Caring, Connecting, Growing together.

Responsibilities include verifying plans of care, collaborating with physicians, teaching patients and caregivers self-care, taking vital signs, reconciling medications, and completing timely documentation.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license, specific to the 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 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

Education

LPN license

CPR certification

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Home Health LPN/LVN to provide skilled nursing care in patients' homes under RN supervision. Join a team that values personalized care and a culture of Caring, Connecting, Growing together.

Responsibilities include verifying plans of care, collaborating with physicians, teaching patients and caregivers self-care, taking vital signs, reconciling medications, and completing timely documentation.