LPN-Home Health

LPN-Home Health

• A full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans.
• Paid time off.
• Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services paid by Amedisys yearly, when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan.
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year. Use these rewards to support your wellbeing with spa services, gym memberships, sports, hobbies, pets and more.*
• Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys Employee Assistance program.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Family support with infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement.
• And more.

• Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings.
• Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families providing much needed care where they want to be - in their homes.

1. Verifies the plan of care and any verbal orders prior to each visit and provides skilled nursing care to the patient according to the physician's orders and as directed by the Registered Nurse in accordance with care center policies.
2. Performs vital signs and monitors the patient for signs and symptoms of the primary and secondary diagnosis defined by the Plan of Care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
3. Reviews all medications for each patient each visit and performs a medication reconciliation at each visit.
4. Teaches and trains patients and caregivers in learning appropriate self-care techniques with demonstrations as appropriate to ascertain response to training.
5. Collaborates and exchanges patient information with the physician and the Registered Nurse as well as other appropriate staff as frequently as necessary to assure patient's needs are being met. Notifies the physician and Registered Nurse as soon as possible when patient's condition changes.
6. Documents clinical visit notes in the home if possible or within time frame mandated by care center policy.
7. Performs specialized procedures required as ordered by the physician (i.e. foley catheter change- for which competency has been deemed appropriate).
8. Prepares equipment and materials for treatments observing aseptic technique as required.
9. Stays abreast of nursing trends and knowledge.
10. Participates in Patient Care Conferences as frequently as needed and according to care center policy.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Current and unencumbered license to practice as a practical/vocational nurse specific to that state the employee is assigned to work.
• Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation and agency required liability insurance to complete home visits.

• Acute care experience as a licensed nurse with the adult population in a medical - surgical environment.
• Previous home health or hospice experience.

Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.