Licensed Practical Nurse SIGN ON BONUS $10,000

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans with telehealth

Paid time off

Amedisys HSA services

Wellness rewards

Mental health support

401(k) with match

Family benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Amedisys Home Health is seeking a licensed practical nurse for full-time day shifts to provide hands-on care in patients' homes, mainly geriatric populations, with a focus on comfort and healing where they live.

You will verify plans with the RN before each visit, monitor vitals, reconcile medications, perform procedures as ordered, teach self-care, and document promptly while collaborating closely with physicians and care teams.

Qualifications

• One year of clinical LPN experience.
• Current LPN license appropriate to assigned state(s).
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

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 clinical experience

Vital signs

Patient caregiving

Education

LPN license (state)

CPR Certification

Job description

Overview

Full-time days

$10,000 Sign On Bonus

Paid training

Mileage Reimbursement

Work 1:1 with patients in the home doing hands on care with our geriatric population

Pay per visit/per point after training

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

• 29.00 to $33.00 Hourly

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.