Home Health LPN/LVN Nurse — Caring, Impactful at Home

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401k contribution

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, invites you to join our home health nursing team. The Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides skilled nursing care in patients' homes under RN supervision.

Primary responsibilities include verifying plans of care, coordinating with physicians and RNs, teaching self-care, monitoring vitals, medication reconciliation, and performing physician-ordered procedures.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in 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 to ensure patient needs are met and notify changes promptly.
• Teach patients and caregivers self-care techniques.
• Check vital signs.
• Review medications and perform medication reconciliation at each visit.
• Perform physician-ordered procedures (e.g., Foley catheter changes).
• Prepare equipment and materials for treatments using aseptic technique.
• Complete documentation timely and accurately.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

LPN license

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, invites you to join our home health nursing team. The Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides skilled nursing care in patients' homes under RN supervision.

Primary responsibilities include verifying plans of care, coordinating with physicians and RNs, teaching self-care, monitoring vitals, medication reconciliation, and performing physician-ordered procedures.