Home Health LPN - Independent, Compassionate Patient Care

UnitedHealth Group; Anniston (AL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's Amedisys home health team is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide skilled nursing in patients' homes under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include verifying plans of care, collaborating with physicians, teaching patients, checking vital signs, medication reconciliation, and documenting accurately; commitment to compassionate, quality care with a focus on patient comfort and safety.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of LPN/LVN experience.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current LPN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.

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

1+ years LPN/LVN experience

Current CPR certification

Current LPN license (state)

Job description

UnitedHealth Group's Amedisys home health team is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide skilled nursing in patients' homes under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include verifying plans of care, collaborating with physicians, teaching patients, checking vital signs, medication reconciliation, and documenting accurately; commitment to compassionate, quality care with a focus on patient comfort and safety.