Home Health LPN - Caring Growth & Benefits

Jobtome; Walterboro (SC); On-site; USD 49,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, provides home health, hospice and community-based services that help patients 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.

The primary responsibilities include verifying the plan of care with the RN, collaborating with physicians and RNs, teaching patients and caregivers self-care

Qualifications

• Current LPN license specific to the state(s) 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.

Skills

CPR certification

LPN/LVN experience

Valid driver's license

Reliable transportation

Liability insurance

Education

LPN/LVN license (state)

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, provides home health, hospice and community-based services that help patients 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.

The primary responsibilities include verifying the plan of care with the RN, collaborating with physicians and RNs, teaching patients and caregivers self-care