Home Health LPN/LVN Nurse - Compassionate Care

Optum; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes. The role reports to a Registered Nurse and involves collaboration with physicians, caregivers, and the care team to deliver high-quality home-based care.

Primary responsibilities include verifying plans of care, monitoring patient condition, teaching self-care techniques, and maintaining thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license, valid to practice in the assigned state.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ years of LPN or LVN experience.
• Valid driver's license with 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; notify them of changes.
• Teach patients and caregivers self-care techniques.
• Check vital signs.
• Review medications and perform 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 license

CPR certification

LPN/LVN experience

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Liability insurance

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes. The role reports to a Registered Nurse and involves collaboration with physicians, caregivers, and the care team to deliver high-quality home-based care.

Primary responsibilities include verifying plans of care, monitoring patient condition, teaching self-care techniques, and maintaining thorough documentation.