Home Health LPN/LVN: Skilled Nursing at Home

Optum; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Stock purchase plan

Recognition programs

401k contribution

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide skilled nursing care in patients' homes under RN supervision. This role emphasizes patient and caregiver education, medication reconciliation, and timely documentation.

Requirements include 1+ year LPN/LVN experience, active state license, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation.

Qualifications

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

LPN/LVN experience

CPR certification

Valid driver1s license

Education

LPN license

State-specific LPN license

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide skilled nursing care in patients' homes under RN supervision. This role emphasizes patient and caregiver education, medication reconciliation, and timely documentation.

Requirements include 1+ year LPN/LVN experience, active state license, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation.