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), or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes. The schedule is two days per week, with one of those days being a Saturday. The role includes verifying the plan of care with the RN before each visit, coordinating with physicians and the RN regarding patient needs and condition changes, and educating patients and caregivers in self-care techniques. The nurse checks vital signs, reviews and reconciles medications at each visit, performs physician-ordered specialized procedures, prepares treatment equipment and materials using aseptic technique, and completes documentation accurately and on time. The position offers performance recognition, role development opportunities, and compensation that combines per-visit-point pay for visits with hourly pay for certain non-visit activities. The advertised annual total cash target assumes full-time employment at 40 hours per week and full productivity; actual compensation depends on factors including local labor markets, education, experience, productivity, and performance. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.
Requirements
- Current LPN license specific to the state or states assigned.
- Current CPR certification.
- At least one 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 the physician, such as Foley catheter changes.
- Prepare equipment and materials for treatments using aseptic technique.
- Complete documentation accurately and on time.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Development opportunities for other roles.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
