Home Health LPN/LVN — Caring, Growth & Community Impact

UnitedHealth Group; Bellevue (IA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 74,000; Full time

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 care in patients' homes under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include verifying plans with the RN, collaborating with physicians, teaching self-care to patients and caregivers, checking vital signs, reconciling medications, and performing physician-ordered procedures. Excellent documentation and timely care are required.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of LPN/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 met; notify them if 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 (e.g. foley catheter change).
• Prepare equipment and materials for treatments using aseptic technique.
• Complete documentation timely and accurately.

Skills

LPN/LVN experience

Home health care

Patient care skills

Education

LPN license

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 care in patients' homes under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include verifying plans with the RN, collaborating with physicians, teaching self-care to patients and caregivers, checking vital signs, reconciling medications, and performing physician-ordered procedures. Excellent documentation and timely care are required.