Home Health LPN/LVN Nurse — Caring Impact & Growth

Jobtome; Tega Cay (SC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include verifying plans with the RN, collaborating with physicians, teaching self-care, checking vitals, and performing medication reconciliations. Competitive pay with per-visit and hourly components. Equal opportunity employer.

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 (i.e. Foley catheter change).
• Prepare equipment and materials for treatments using aseptic technique.
• Complete documentation timely and accurately.

Skills

CPR certification

1+ years LPN/LVN experience

Valid driver's license

Education

LPN/LVN license

Job description

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

Responsibilities include verifying plans with the RN, collaborating with physicians, teaching self-care, checking vitals, and performing medication reconciliations. Competitive pay with per-visit and hourly components. Equal opportunity employer.