Home Health LPN/LVN — Caring Growth & Benefits

Optum; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Incentive programs

401k plan

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, provides home health and hospice services. The Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) works under an RN to deliver skilled nursing care in patients’ homes in Florida.

Responsibilities include verifying care plans, coordinating with physicians and RNs, teaching self-care, checking vital signs, and performing medication reconciliations with aseptic technique.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of LPN or LVN experience.
• Current LPN license, specific to the state(s) 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 being met; Notify them as soon as possible when patient condition changes.
• Teach patients and caregivers self-care techniques.
• Check vital signs.
• Review medications and perform a 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.

Skills

LPN/LVN Experience

CPR Certification

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, provides home health and hospice services. The Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) works under an RN to deliver skilled nursing care in patients’ homes in Florida.

Responsibilities include verifying care plans, coordinating with physicians and RNs, teaching self-care, checking vital signs, and performing medication reconciliations with aseptic technique.