Home Health LPN: Compassionate Nursing at Home

Optum; Thomasville (NC); On-site; USD 49,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Home Health LPN/LVN to provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes under RN supervision. This role emphasizes patient education, accurate documentation, and coordination with healthcare teams.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year LPN/LVN experience, an active state license, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license. The position offers a competitive pay structure including per-visit and hourly components across full-time scheduling.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of LPN or LVN experience.
• Current LPN license, specific to the state 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 met; notify changes promptly.
• Teach patients and caregivers self-care techniques.
• Check vital signs.
• Review medications and perform medication reconciliation at each visit.
• Perform physician-ordered specialized procedures.
• Prepare equipment and materials for treatments using aseptic technique.
• Complete documentation timely and accurately.

Skills

LPN/LVN experience

CPR certification

Licensed LPN/LVN

Driver's license

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Home Health LPN/LVN to provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes under RN supervision. This role emphasizes patient education, accurate documentation, and coordination with healthcare teams.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year LPN/LVN experience, an active state license, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license. The position offers a competitive pay structure including per-visit and hourly components across full-time scheduling.