Home Health LPN: Compassionate Care & Patient Support

Optum; College Park (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, seeks an LPN to support home health visits in Georgia. You will verify care plans with RNs, collaborate with physicians, educate patients, monitor vitals, and reconcile meds, ensuring safe, effective care in the home setting.

Applicants should have an LPN license, CPR certification, 1+ year of LPN/LVN experience, and a valid driver's license. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license for the assigned state.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ years of LPN/LVN experience.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Verify plan of care with the RN prior to each visit.
• Collaborate with physician and RN to ensure patient needs are met; notify changes promptly.
• Teach patients and caregivers self-care techniques.
• Check vital signs.
• Review medications and perform 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

LPN license

CPR certified

Medication reconciliation

Vital signs

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, seeks an LPN to support home health visits in Georgia. You will verify care plans with RNs, collaborate with physicians, educate patients, monitor vitals, and reconcile meds, ensuring safe, effective care in the home setting.

Applicants should have an LPN license, CPR certification, 1+ year of LPN/LVN experience, and a valid driver's license. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.