Home Health LPN/LVN Nurse — Compassionate, Patient-Focused

Optum; Duncan (VA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase plan

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, delivers home health, hospice and community-based services that bring quality care to patients in the comfort of their homes. The Home Health LPN/LVN role supports licensed nurses in delivering skilled care under supervision, with a focus on patient safety and compassionate service.

You will verify plans, educate patients and families, monitor vital signs, reconcile medications, and document visits.

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 the aseptic technique
• Complete documentation timely and accurately

Skills

CPR certification

Education

LPN/LVN license (state-specific)

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, delivers home health, hospice and community-based services that bring quality care to patients in the comfort of their homes. The Home Health LPN/LVN role supports licensed nurses in delivering skilled care under supervision, with a focus on patient safety and compassionate service.

You will verify plans, educate patients and families, monitor vital signs, reconcile medications, and document visits.