Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - Home Health
Company: Amedisys Home Health
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Covering Bradley and Polk Counties*What You Will Do*As a home
health nurse with Amedisys, you will provide one on one skilled
nursing care and treatment to patients in their home using a
comprehensive and patient specific care plan, innovative solutions,
and a preferred technology for point of care documentation. You
will have the opportunity to spend quality time with the patient,
in their own home, to promote their health and independence. You
will have autonomy in addition to the support and collaboration of
a full team of healthcare professionals.* 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.* 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.* Reviews
all medications for each patient each visit and performs a
medication reconciliation at each visit.* Teaches and trains
patients and caregivers in learning appropriate self-care
techniques with demonstrations as appropriate to ascertain response
to training.* 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.* Documents clinical
visit notes in the home if possible or within time frame mandated
by care center policy.* Performs specialized procedures required as
ordered by the physician (i.e. foley catheter change- for which
competency has been deemed appropriate).* Prepares equipment and
materials for treatments observing aseptic technique as required.*
Stays abreast of nursing trends and knowledge.* Participates in
Patient Care Conferences as frequently as needed and according to
care center policy.* Performs other duties as assigned.*Required**
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.*Preferred** 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._Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:*
401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Flexible schedule*
Health insurance* Paid time off* Vision insuranceMedical
specialties:* Home HealthStandard shift:* Day shiftWeekly
schedule:* Monday to Friday* Weekend availabilityExperience:* LPN:
1 year (Required)* Home health: 1 year
(Preferred)License/Certification:* LPN (Required)Work Location: On
the road
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