Home Health LPN/LVN Nurse - Caring Impact

Jobtome; Boiling Springs (PA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, delivers home health, hospice and community services and seeks an LPN/LVN to work under RN supervision providing skilled nursing in patients\' homes. You will verify care plans, collaborate with physicians, and ensure patient needs are met.

The role emphasizes patient education, timely documentation, and adherence to safety standards, with a focus on compassionate, personalized care in the home setting.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ years of LPN or LVN experience.
• 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

LPN license

CPR certification

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, delivers home health, hospice and community services and seeks an LPN/LVN to work under RN supervision providing skilled nursing in patients\' homes. You will verify care plans, collaborate with physicians, and ensure patient needs are met.

The role emphasizes patient education, timely documentation, and adherence to safety standards, with a focus on compassionate, personalized care in the home setting.