Home Health LPN/LVN — Impactful At-Home Nursing

Jobtome; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 49,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, provides home health, hospice and community-based services to help people receive care where they feel most comfortable—at home. We are seeking a Home Health LPN/LVN to work under RN supervision, delivering skilled nursing care in patients\' homes and collaborating with physicians and RNs to meet patient needs.

You will verify plans of care, teach self-care techniques, monitor vitals, review medications, and perform procedures as ordered.

Qualifications

• 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
• 1+ years of LPN or LVN experience

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, provides home health, hospice and community-based services to help people receive care where they feel most comfortable—at home. We are seeking a Home Health LPN/LVN to work under RN supervision, delivering skilled nursing care in patients\' homes and collaborating with physicians and RNs to meet patient needs.

You will verify plans of care, teach self-care techniques, monitor vitals, review medications, and perform procedures as ordered.