LPN Home Health - Per Diem Skilled Nursing at Home

UnitedHealth Group; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's Amedisys home health team is hiring a Per Diem LPN/LVN to deliver skilled nursing care in patients' homes under RN supervision.

You will verify plans of care, collaborate with physicians, teach patients, check vital signs, reconcile medications, and complete documentation. Must hold a state LPN license, CPR, and a valid driver's license with at least 1 year of experience; compensation includes per-visit and hourly pay structures.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance
• Current CPR certification
• 1+ years of LPN or LVN experience

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 changes
• Teach patients and caregivers self-care techniques
• Check vital signs
• Review medications and perform medication reconciliation at each visit
• Perform specialized procedures ordered by physician (e.g. Foley catheter changes)
• Prepare equipment and materials for treatments using aseptic technique
• Complete documentation timely and accurately

Skills

CPR certification

Driver's license

LPN/LVN experience

Education

LPN/LVN license (state-specific)

Job description

UnitedHealth Group's Amedisys home health team is hiring a Per Diem LPN/LVN to deliver skilled nursing care in patients' homes under RN supervision.

You will verify plans of care, collaborate with physicians, teach patients, check vital signs, reconcile medications, and complete documentation. Must hold a state LPN license, CPR, and a valid driver's license with at least 1 year of experience; compensation includes per-visit and hourly pay structures.