Licensed Practical Nurse

UnitedHealth Group•Ringgold, GA

5h•$49,151 - $73,726

About The Position

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Hospice collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to support the physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs of patients and caregivers. The role combines patient visits, paid per visit point, with hourly pay for certain non-visit activities such as orientation. Visits are assigned according to patient and business needs, and weekly visit volume varies with productivity targets and the points assigned to visits. Annual total cash compensation figures assume full-time employment at 40 hours per week and full productivity. The organization describes a culture of caring, connecting, and growing, and notes opportunities for development into other roles. It also emphasizes an inclusive workplace and states that candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Requirements

One year of clinical LPN experience.
Current LPN license specific to the state or states assigned.
Current CPR certification.
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
Pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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 changing a Foley catheter.
Prepare equipment and materials for treatments using aseptic technique.
Complete documentation accurately and promptly.