Home Health LPN/LVN — Competitive Pay & Benefits

Dovetail Health Inc.; Wakefield (MA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys, part of Optum, is hiring Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide skilled nursing care in patients’ homes in Massachusetts. You’ll work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, verify plans of care, and coordinate with physicians to meet patient needs.

Responsibilities include teaching self-care, monitoring vitals, medication reconciliation, and performing physician-ordered procedures.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of LPN or LVN experience.
• Current LPN license, specific to the state 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 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/LVN experience

CPR certification

Driver's license

Education

LPN license

Job description

Amedisys, part of Optum, is hiring Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide skilled nursing care in patients’ homes in Massachusetts. You’ll work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, verify plans of care, and coordinate with physicians to meet patient needs.

Responsibilities include teaching self-care, monitoring vitals, medication reconciliation, and performing physician-ordered procedures.