Home Health LPN: Compassionate Care at Home

Optum

Old Point Station (SC)

On-site

USD 47,000 - 70,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

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Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, provides home health and related services to patients in their homes. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) works under RN supervision to deliver skilled nursing care in patients' homes.

Primary responsibilities include verifying care plans, collaborating with physicians and RNs, teaching self-care to patients and caregivers, monitoring vital signs, medication reconciliation, performing physician-ordered procedures, and

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