Amedisys

Licensed Practical Nurse

Amedisys • $83K — $91K *
Salem, OR 97301In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • One year of clinical LPN experience required.
  • Current LPN license valid in assigned state(s).
  • Must hold current CPR certification.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation necessary.
  • Liability insurance required.

Responsibilities

  • Verify care plan with RN before each patient visit.
  • Collaborate with physician and RN to address patient needs timely.
  • Teach patients and caregivers essential self-care techniques.
  • Check and record patients' vital signs regularly.
  • Review and reconcile all medications during each visit.
  • Perform specialized procedures as ordered by the physician.
  • Prepare treatment equipment using aseptic technique.
  • Complete documentation accurately and in a timely manner.

Benefits

  • Provides hands-on patient care experience.
  • Opportunity to collaborate closely with RNs and physicians.
  • Good workplace supporting both patient teaching and self-care.
  • Focus on vital sign assessment and medication management.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

  • Verify plan of care with the RN prior to each visit.
  • Collaborate with physician and RN frequently to ensure patient needs are being met; Notify them as soon as possible when patient condition changes.
  • Teach patients and caregivers self-care techniques.
  • Check vital signs.
  • Review all medications and perform a medication reconciliation at each visit.
  • Perform specialized procedures ordered by physician (i.e. foley catheter change).
  • Prepare equipment and materials for treatments using the aseptic technique.
  • Complete documentation timely and accurately.


Qualifications

  • One year of clinical LPN experience.
  • Current LPN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

About Amedisys

Amedisys, Inc. is an American healthcare company that provides home health, hospice and personal care services. It is one of the largest home health providers in the United States and operates in 38 states and Puerto Rico. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Learn more about Amedisys
Size
21,000 employees
Market Cap
$2.6 billion
Industry
Healthcare
Net Income
$183.6 million
Founded
1982
5 Year Trend
+9.3%
Revenue
$2 billion
NASDAQ
AMED
* Ladders Estimates

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