Licensed Practical Nurse

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Part time

Job summary

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH in Niagara Falls, NY is seeking a licensed practical nurse for a part-time, four-day-week role. You will verify plans of care with the RN, educate patients, monitor vitals and manage medications during home visits, and collaborate with physicians to ensure quality care.

The position offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus and hourly pay from $24.75 to $32.25, with competitive benefits including medical plans, PTO, and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• One year of LPN clinical experience.
• Current LPN license, state-specific.
• Current CPR certification.
• 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 meet patient needs and report changes.
• 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 change).
• Prepare equipment using aseptic technique.
• Complete timely, accurate documentation.

Skills

Clinical LPN experience

Vital signs

Medication reconciliation

Patient education

Education

LPN license (state-specific)

CPR certification

Job description

Overview

$5,000 Sign on bonus

Part Time Eligible (4 Day work week)

Make a difference every day as an Amedisys licensed practical nurse

Join Amedisys-one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.-where flexibility, purpose and growth come together to help patients heal where they feel most comfortable, at home.

Attractive pay

• $24.75-32.25/hour

What's In It For You

• Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans with free telehealth.


• Paid time off.


• Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services with Amedisys HSA plan.


• Up to $500 in wellness rewards for activities-use for spa, gym, sports, hobbies, pets and more.*


• Mental health support with up to five free counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance program.


• 401(k) with a company match.


• Family support with infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.


• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement.


• And more.


• Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status.


• Participation requires enrollment in an Amedisys medical plan.

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.

Qualifications

• One year of clinical LPN 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.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.