Home Health LPN/LVN: Caring Care, Growth & Benefits

Optum; Catawba (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide skilled nursing care in patients’ homes. The role collaborates with RNs and physicians, verifies care plans, and delivers patient education.

Required are an active LPN license, CPR certification, 1+ year experience, and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation and insurance.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license for the state(s) assigned
• Current CPR certification
• 1+ years of LPN/LVN experience
• 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 to ensure patient needs are met
• Teach patients and caregivers self-care techniques
• Check vital signs
• Review medications and perform 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 license

CPR certification

Driver's license

1+ years experience

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide skilled nursing care in patients’ homes. The role collaborates with RNs and physicians, verifies care plans, and delivers patient education.

Required are an active LPN license, CPR certification, 1+ year experience, and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation and insurance.