Licensed Practical Nurse Part Time

Amedisys, Inc.; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Amedisys Home Health is seeking a licensed practical nurse to join our team on a part-time basis, two days per week, including Saturdays and one additional day. You will verify plans of care, monitor patient needs, and collaborate with RNs and physicians to support in-home care.

Responsibilities include patient teaching, vital signs, medication reconciliation, and processing documentation efficiently while maintaining aseptic techniques.

Qualifications

• One year of clinical LPN experience.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license with reliable transportation and liability insurance.
• Current LPN license valid in assigned state.

Responsibilities

• Verify plan of care with the RN prior to each visit.
• Collaborate with physician and RN to ensure patient needs are met; notify changes promptly.
• Teach patients and caregivers self-care techniques.
• Check vital signs.
• Review medications and perform medication reconciliation at each visit.
• Perform physician-ordered specialized procedures (e.g., Foley catheter changes).
• Prepare equipment and materials for treatments using aseptic technique.
• Complete documentation timely and accurately.

Skills

Clinical nursing skills

Vital signs monitoring

Education

LPN license (state-specific)

CPR certification

Job description

Overview

Part Time 2 days per week

Saturday and then one other day

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.

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.