Amedisys

Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Health

Amedisys$81K — $91K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • One year of clinical LPN experience.
  • Current LPN license in applicable state(s).
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
  • Liability insurance required.

Responsibilities

  • Verify the plan of care with the RN before each visit.
  • Collaborate with physicians and RNs to meet patient needs.
  • Teach self-care techniques to patients and caregivers.
  • Check and record vital signs during visits.
  • Review medications and perform medication reconciliations.
  • Execute specialized procedures as ordered by physicians.
  • Prepare treatment equipment using aseptic techniques.
  • Complete accurate documentation in a timely manner.

Benefits

  • Full-time weekday schedule.
  • Opportunity to work in home health settings.
  • Engagement with a collaborative healthcare team.
Full Job Description
Overview

Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse

Full Time, Weekdays

Pay Range: $39.00/hr to $44.00/hr

Territory: Northern Nassau County- Oyster Bay, Glen Cove, Great Neck

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
Net Income
$183.6 million
Founded
1982
5 Year Trend
+9.3%
Revenue
$2 billion
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