Home Health LPN/LVN — Caring, Growth & Benefits

Optum; Sharon (Mercer County); On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking an experienced Home Health LPN/LVN to provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes. You will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to ensure high-quality care and patient comfort.

Primary responsibilities include verifying plans of care, collaborating with physicians and RNs, teaching self-care to patients and caregivers, and performing essential nursing duties with attention to safety and documentation.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of LPN or LVN experience.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• 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

Patient care

Communication

Education

LPN license

CPR certification

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking an experienced Home Health LPN/LVN to provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes. You will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to ensure high-quality care and patient comfort.

Primary responsibilities include verifying plans of care, collaborating with physicians and RNs, teaching self-care to patients and caregivers, and performing essential nursing duties with attention to safety and documentation.