Home Health LPN/LVN Nurse: Caring, Connected Care

NaviHealth; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, offers home health services focused on comfortable care at home. The Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) works under a Registered Nurse to provide skilled nursing in patients' homes.

Primary responsibilities include verifying the plan of care with the RN, collaborating with physicians, teaching self-care, and performing medication reconciliations.

Qualifications

• 1+ years 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

Reliable transportation

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, offers home health services focused on comfortable care at home. The Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) works under a Registered Nurse to provide skilled nursing in patients' homes.

Primary responsibilities include verifying the plan of care with the RN, collaborating with physicians, teaching self-care, and performing medication reconciliations.