Home Health LPN: Skilled Nursing & Impactful Care

Optum; Waxhaw (NC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, is hiring a Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide skilled nursing care in patients' homes under RN supervision.

You will verify plans of care, collaborate with physicians, teach self-care, check vital signs, reconcile medications, and complete timely documentation.

This role offers a comprehensive benefits package, competitive pay, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ year 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 frequently to ensure patient needs are 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 (e.g. foley catheter change).
• Prepare equipment and materials for treatments using aseptic technique.
• Complete documentation timely and accurately.

Skills

LPN license

CPR certification

1+ years LPN/LVN experience

Driver's license

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, is hiring a Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide skilled nursing care in patients' homes under RN supervision.

You will verify plans of care, collaborate with physicians, teach self-care, check vital signs, reconcile medications, and complete timely documentation.

This role offers a comprehensive benefits package, competitive pay, and opportunities for growth.