LPN Licensed Practical Nurse Home Health

Amedisys; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and dedicated team at a leading home health provider, where you can make a meaningful impact on patients' lives. This part-time position offers flexibility and a supportive work environment, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life. With competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including wellness rewards and mental health support, you will have the opportunity to grow and advance in your career while providing essential care in the comfort of patients' homes. Embrace this rewarding role and help improve the quality of life for those in need.

Benefits

Full benefits package

401k with a match

$500 in wellness rewards

$1,200 in free healthcare services

Mental health support

Infertility coverage

Paid parental leave

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan counseling

Qualifications

• One year of clinical LPN experience required.
• Current LPN license specific to the state of work.

Responsibilities

• Verify plan of care with RN prior to each visit.
• Teach patients self-care techniques and check vital signs.
• Complete documentation timely and accurately.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Management

Communication Skills

Vital Signs Monitoring

Education

LPN License

CPR Certification

Job description

Overview

Part - time - Days

Are you a highly skilled and compassionate licensed practical nurse (LPN) looking for a rewarding career in homecare? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U . S.

Attractive pay

• $20.00-$25.00

Enjoy many perks and benefits

• A full benefits package (with affordable health insurance options).

• 401k with a match.
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards and up to $1,200 in free healthcare services paid for by Amedisys yearly.
• Mental health support.
• Infertility coverage, adoption reimbursement and paid parental leave.
• Back up child and elder care (at participating locations).
• Fleet vehicle program (for full-time caregivers meeting certain requirements).
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Student loan counseling, tuition reimbursement and refinancing.
• And more.

What's in it for you

• Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment.

• Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings.
• Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families providing much needed care where they want to be - in their homes.

Don't just take it from us - see what our caregivers love about Amedisys

"I have worked here just shy of a year and it's the best job I've ever had! We have an awesome team and administration is very supportive. I never felt so appreciated. Your time off is really yours." - Amedisys caregiver

Why Amedisys

Amedisys is a leading provider of home health, hospice and high-acuity care, dedicated to helping patients and families navigate the complex healthcare system. With a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care, you would be joining a team of professionals committed to improving the lives of those they serve.

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

Requirements

• 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.