Home Health LPN – Compassionate Patient Care & Visits

Optum; Spartanburg (SC); In loco; USD 49.000 - 74.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide in-home care and hospice services. You will verify care plans with the RN, collaborate with physicians, educate patients and caregivers, monitor vital signs, reconcile medications, and perform assigned procedures in a home-care setting.

Ideal candidates hold a current LPN license for the relevant state, CPR certification, and at least 1 year of LPN/LVN experience, with a valid driver's license and reliable

Competenze

• Current LPN license valid in the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• 1+ years of LPN or LVN experience.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance.

Mansioni

• Verify plan of care with the RN prior to each visit
• Collaborate with physician and RN to ensure patient needs are met and notify changes
• 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

Formazione

LPN license (state)

CPR certification

Descrizione del lavoro

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide in-home care and hospice services. You will verify care plans with the RN, collaborate with physicians, educate patients and caregivers, monitor vital signs, reconcile medications, and perform assigned procedures in a home-care setting.

Ideal candidates hold a current LPN license for the relevant state, CPR certification, and at least 1 year of LPN/LVN experience, with a valid driver's license and reliable