Home Health Licensed Nurse

Overview\n\nPRN\n\nAre you a highly skilled and compassionate licensed practical nurse (LPN) looking for a rewarding career in homecare? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.\n\nAttractive pay\n

• $22.17 - $33.96\n\nEnjoy many perks and benefits\n
• A full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans.\n
• Paid time off.\n
• Up to $1,300 in free healthcare services paid by Amedisys yearly, when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan.\n
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year. Use these rewards to support your wellbeing with spa / massage / salon services, gym memberships, fitness classes, sports, hobbies, pets and more. \n
• Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys Employee Assistance program.\n
• 401(k) with a company match.\n
• Family support with infertility treatment coverage , adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.\n
• Fleet vehicle program
• and mileage reimbursement.\n
• And more.\n\nPlease note : Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status.\n
• To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan.\n
• For full-time caregivers meeting certain requirements.\n\nWhat's in it for you\n
• Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment.\n
• Better work / life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings.\n
• Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company.\n
• 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.\n\nDon't just take it from us - see what our caregivers love about Amedisys\n\nI have worked here just shy of a year and it's the best job I've ever had! We have an awesome team and administration is very supportive. I never felt so appreciated. Your time off is really yours. - Amedisys caregiver\n\nWhy Amedisys\n\nAmedisys is a leading provider of home health, hospice and high-acuity care, dedicated to helping patients and families navigate the complex healthcare system. With a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care, you would be joining a team of professionals committed to improving the lives of those they serve.\nResponsibilities\n
• Verify plan of care with the RN prior to each visit.\n
• Collaborate with physician and RN frequently to ensure patient needs are being met; Notify them as soon as possible when patient condition changes.\n
• Teach patients and caregivers self-care techniques.\n
• Check vital signs.\n
• Review all medications and perform a medication reconciliation at each visit.\n
• Perform specialized procedures ordered by physician (i.e. foley catheter change).\n
• Prepare equipment and materials for treatments using the aseptic technique.\n
• Complete documentation timely and accurately.\nQualifications\n
• One year of clinical LPN experience.\n
• Current LPN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.\n
• Current CPR certification.\n
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance.\n\nOur compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.\n\nAmedisys 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.\n\nAbout Amedisys\n\nWorking at Amedisys is more than just a job - it's a higher calling. Each of our team members has a special part to play in our mission of providing exceptional, compassionate healthcare in the home to thousands of patients and families each and every day. We're just as committed to building a positive and engaged work culture and providing opportunities for growth - including investing in our team member's futures with ongoing training and support.\n\nWe are looking for talented, passionate people - from nurses to business office staff, clinical managers to account executives, therapists to aides - who can help us make a difference where it matters most, to our patients and their families.\n\nAmedisys strives to create an organizational culture and climate in which every individual is valued, has a sense of belonging with one another and to the organization, and feels empowered to do their best work. It is critical that all team members feel they can bring their full selves to work, unlocking their full potential. Research tells us that better representation leads to better performance which, to us, means better care for our patients.\n\nAmedisys values the contributions our team members make every day to our success. We offer competitive salaries and one of the best benefit packages in the industry.