LPN Licensed Practical Nurse Home Health
About The Position
Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. The Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), also referred to as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes. The role includes verifying the plan of care with the RN before each visit, coordinating with physicians and the RN, teaching patients and caregivers self-care techniques, monitoring vital signs and medications, performing physician-ordered procedures, preparing treatment materials using aseptic technique, and completing accurate, timely documentation. The position offers development opportunities and compensation combining per-visit-point pay with hourly pay for certain non-visit activities. The stated annual total cash target pay assumes full-time employment at 40 hours per week and full productivity.
Requirements
- Current LPN license specific to the state(s) assigned to work.
- Current CPR certification.
- At least 1 year of LPN or LVN experience.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
Responsibilities
- Verify the plan of care with the RN before each visit.
- Collaborate frequently with the physician and RN to ensure patient needs are met, and notify them as soon as possible when a patient's condition 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 a physician, such as Foley catheter changes.
- Prepare equipment and materials for treatments using aseptic technique.
- Complete documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Development opportunities for other roles.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
