Home Health LPN/LVN: Caring, Impactful Nursing

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

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Home Health LPN/LVN to provide skilled nursing in patients' homes under RN supervision. You will verify plans of care, collaborate with physicians, teach self-care, monitor vitals, reconcile medications, and assist with treatments while maintaining meticulous documentation.

We seek a current LPN license for the state you serve, CPR certification, at least 1 year of LPN/LVN experience, and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license for the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ years of LPN or 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 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

LPN license

CPR certification

Driver's license

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Home Health LPN/LVN to provide skilled nursing in patients' homes under RN supervision. You will verify plans of care, collaborate with physicians, teach self-care, monitor vitals, reconcile medications, and assist with treatments while maintaining meticulous documentation.

We seek a current LPN license for the state you serve, CPR certification, at least 1 year of LPN/LVN experience, and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation.