Per Diem LPN/LVN — Home Health Nursing

Optum; Snow Hill (NC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, seeks a Home Health LPN/LVN Per Diem to provide skilled nursing in patients' homes under RN supervision. Responsibilities include confirming plans with the RN, coordinating with physicians, teaching self-care, and performing routine procedures.

We offer competitive per visit pay and a path to develop in a supportive environment within UnitedHealth Group’s care network. Current LPN license and CPR are required; valid driver’s license is essential.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license valid for the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• Current CPR certification.
• Minimum 1 year of LPN/LVN experience.
• 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 met; notify them 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 (e.g. foley catheter change).
• Prepare equipment and materials for treatments using aseptic technique.
• Complete documentation timely and accurately.

Skills

1+ year LPN/LVN experience

Driver's license

CPR certification

Education

LPN license

CPR certification

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, seeks a Home Health LPN/LVN Per Diem to provide skilled nursing in patients' homes under RN supervision. Responsibilities include confirming plans with the RN, coordinating with physicians, teaching self-care, and performing routine procedures.

We offer competitive per visit pay and a path to develop in a supportive environment within UnitedHealth Group’s care network. Current LPN license and CPR are required; valid driver’s license is essential.