LPN Licensed Practical Nurse Home Health
About The Position
Explore opportunities with Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses. Amedisys provides home health, hospice, and community-based services to help people receive care at home. The role is described as guiding patients and families through the care continuum by assessing needs, coordinating care, supporting discharge and transition planning, and managing ongoing outpatient care. Under the supervision of an RN or MD, the nurse helps ensure patients receive the appropriate level of care, provides education and coaching, supports treatment decisions, and collaborates with a Care Advocate and Social Worker. The position includes patient assessment and care planning, referrals, patient and family education, supervision of LPNs and HHAs, timely documentation, communication with the clinical manager and care team, staff education, on-call work as assigned, and participation in continuing education. The posting describes a home-health nursing opportunity, but its stated title and requirements are inconsistent: the title says LPN, while the role description and required qualifications refer to a Nurse Case Manager and Registered Nurse.
Requirements
- Current RN license specific to the state(s) assigned.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
- Current CPR certification.
- At least 1 year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Responsibilities
- Performs patient assessments and collaborates with the care team to develop and implement a plan of care.
- Makes referrals to other disciplines based on identified patient needs, or documents the rationale for not making referrals.
- Promotes patient health and independence through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures, including instruction in self-care techniques.
- Supervises LPNs and HHAs.
- Completes documentation accurately and on time.
- Regularly communicates patient progress to the clinical manager and care team.
- Plans and provides staff education.
- Performs on-call responsibilities and provides on-call services to patients and families as assigned.
- Participates in clinical development and continuing education programs.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
