Home Health LPN: Compassionate, Connected Nursing at Home

Optum; Trinity (FL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide skilled nursing care in patients' homes. You will work under an RN supervisor to support care plans and patient comfort.

Primary responsibilities include verifying the plan of care, collaborating with physicians and RNs, teaching self-care, taking vital signs, and performing medications reconciliation.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license (state-specific)
• CPR certification
• 1+ years of LPN/LVN experience
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation & 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
• Teach patients and caregivers self-care techniques
• Check vital signs
• Review medications and reconcile at each visit
• Perform physician-ordered specialized procedures (e.g., Foley catheter changes)
• Prepare equipment and materials for treatments using aseptic technique
• Complete documentation timely and accurately

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide skilled nursing care in patients' homes. You will work under an RN supervisor to support care plans and patient comfort.

Primary responsibilities include verifying the plan of care, collaborating with physicians and RNs, teaching self-care, taking vital signs, and performing medications reconciliation.