Home Health LPN: Caring Impact, Growth & Benefits

Jobtome; Duncan (VA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to deliver skilled nursing care in patients' homes under RN supervision. You will help patients stay safe, comfortable and independent where they feel most at home.

Responsibilities include verifying plans of care, coordinating with physicians and RN, teaching self-care, checking vital signs, and performing prescribed procedures.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license, state-specific requirement.
• 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 meet patient needs; notify changes as soon as possible when patient condition changes.
• Teach patients and caregivers self-care techniques.
• Check vital signs.
• Review medications and perform a 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

CPR certification

1+ year LPN/LVN experience

Valid driver’s license

Education

LPN license (state-specific)

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to deliver skilled nursing care in patients' homes under RN supervision. You will help patients stay safe, comfortable and independent where they feel most at home.

Responsibilities include verifying plans of care, coordinating with physicians and RN, teaching self-care, checking vital signs, and performing prescribed procedures.