Home Health LPN/LVN Nurse — Caring, Flexible Growth

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

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Home Health LPN/LVN to provide skilled nursing in patients' homes under RN supervision.

You will verify plans of care, collaborate with physicians and RNs, teach self-care, monitor vital signs, reconcile medications, and perform procedures.

Required: valid LPN license, CPR, 1+ year experience, and a valid driver's license; competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of LPN/LVN experience.
• Current LPN license, specific to the state(s) assigned.
• 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 met; notify them of changes.
• Teach patients and caregivers self-care techniques.
• Check vital signs.
• Review 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 experience

CPR certification

Driver's license

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Home Health LPN/LVN to provide skilled nursing in patients' homes under RN supervision.

You will verify plans of care, collaborate with physicians and RNs, teach self-care, monitor vital signs, reconcile medications, and perform procedures.

Required: valid LPN license, CPR, 1+ year experience, and a valid driver's license; competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are included.