Licensed Practical Nurse

Amedisys; Ellaville (GA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans with telehealth

Paid time off

Wellness rewards

Mental health support

401(k)

Family benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Fleet vehicle program

Job summary

Amedisys is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) for full-time home health visits in Georgia. You’ll verify plans of care with RNs, monitor patient conditions, and support families with self-care and medication management.

Required: 1 year of LPN experience, active LPN license for the state, CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation. Join a trusted national home health leader focused on caring at home.

Qualifications

• One year of clinical LPN experience.
• Current LPN license for the state(s) you are assigned to.
• 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 to meet patient needs and alert changes.
• Teach patients and caregivers self-care techniques.
• Check vital signs and perform medication reconciliation at visits.
• Prepare equipment using aseptic technique and complete timely documentation.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Strong communication

Education

LPN license

Tools

Valid driver's license

Reliable transportation

Liability insurance

Job description

Overview

Full Time Position Mileage Reimbursement 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

• $32-$38 Base Rate (Converting to Per Visit)

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.

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.