Home Health LPN/LVN — Caring, Patient-Centered Nursing

Jobtome; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 49,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring Home Health LPN/LVN professionals to deliver skilled nursing care in patients' homes. You will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to support care plans and ensure patient comfort and safety in a home setting.

Responsibilities include verifying plans with the RN, collaborating with physicians, teaching patients and caregivers, monitoring vital signs, and performing medication reconciliations and procedures as ordered.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license, specific to 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 met; notify them promptly 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 (e.g. Foley catheter change).
• Prepare equipment and materials for treatments using aseptic technique.
• Complete documentation timely and accurately.

Skills

LPN license

CPR certification

LPN/LVN experience

Driver's license & transportation

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring Home Health LPN/LVN professionals to deliver skilled nursing care in patients' homes. You will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to support care plans and ensure patient comfort and safety in a home setting.

Responsibilities include verifying plans with the RN, collaborating with physicians, teaching patients and caregivers, monitoring vital signs, and performing medication reconciliations and procedures as ordered.