Home Health LPN/LVN - Compassionate Nursing at Home

Jobtome; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, 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 of care, collaborating with physicians and RNs, teaching patients and caregivers, monitoring vital signs, reconciling medications, and preparing treatments. Competitive pay and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Current CPR certification
• 1+ years of LPN or LVN experience
• Current LPN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work
• 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 (e.g. foley catheter change)
• Prepare equipment and materials for treatments using the aseptic technique
• Complete documentation timely and accurately

Skills

1+ years LPN/LVN experience

Valid driver's license

Education

LPN license (state-specific)

CPR certification

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, 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 of care, collaborating with physicians and RNs, teaching patients and caregivers, monitoring vital signs, reconciling medications, and preparing treatments. Competitive pay and benefits offered.