LPN Home Health

$56,160 - $65,520/Yr

Amedisys - Newnan, GA

posted 5 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Newnan, GA
Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

Amedisys is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate licensed practical nurse (LPN) to join our team in Newnan, Georgia. As one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S., we offer a rewarding career in homecare that allows you to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families. In this full-time position, you will enjoy attractive pay ranging from $27.00 to $31.50 per hour, along with a $7500 sign-on bonus. Our work environment is community-based, supportive, and inclusive, providing better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other healthcare settings. In this role, you will be responsible for verifying the plan of care with the registered nurse (RN) prior to each visit, collaborating frequently with physicians and RNs to ensure that patient needs are met, and notifying them promptly of any changes in patient conditions. You will also teach patients and caregivers self-care techniques, check vital signs, review medications, perform medication reconciliation, and carry out specialized procedures as ordered by physicians. Accurate and timely documentation is essential in this position, ensuring that all patient interactions and care provided are recorded appropriately. At Amedisys, we are dedicated to helping patients and families navigate the complex healthcare system with a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care. You will be joining a team of professionals committed to improving the lives of those we serve, and you will have the opportunity to advance within a growing company. Our caregivers appreciate the supportive administration and the feeling of being valued, as reflected in their testimonials about working at Amedisys.

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.

Requirements

  • 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.

Benefits

  • $7500 sign-on bonus
  • Full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans
  • Paid time off
  • Up to $1,300 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
  • 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 and mileage reimbursement
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