Home Health LPN — Compassionate Care & Growth

Optum; Stanfield (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) or licensed vocational nurse (LVN) to provide skilled nursing care in patients' homes. The role operates under a Registered Nurse's supervision in a home health setting.

Responsibilities include verifying care plans with the RN, collaborating with physicians, teaching self-care techniques, performing vitals, medication reconciliation, and documenting accurately.

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

LPN/LVN experience

CPR certification

Driver's license

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) or licensed vocational nurse (LVN) to provide skilled nursing care in patients' homes. The role operates under a Registered Nurse's supervision in a home health setting.

Responsibilities include verifying care plans with the RN, collaborating with physicians, teaching self-care techniques, performing vitals, medication reconciliation, and documenting accurately.