Licensed Practical Nurse LPN PRN
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Amedisys, Inc.
Chattanooga, TN, US
Summary
The LPN will collaborate with RNs and physicians to verify care plans and ensure patient needs are met during home visits. Responsibilities include teaching self-care techniques, monitoring vital signs, performing medication reconciliation, and executing specialized procedures.
Job Description
Overview
Schedule PRN True on call as needed for overflow, pto coverage. Hamilton and Marion Counties
Are you a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) looking for a flexible and dynamic career? This role offers the perfect blend of professional fulfillment and the freedom of being on the road. You’ll enjoy teaching patients and caregivers self-care techniques, keeping your skills sharp, and having one-on-one time with patients. This position allows you to make a significant impact while enjoying the flexibility to thrive both personally and professionally. Join us today!
Attractive pay
- 24.75 to 33.00
Responsibilities
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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.
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.
Since 2011, Beacon Hospice has been part of the Amedisys family. With a long tradition of care, Beacon Hospice continues to serve patients and families across the Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire and Rhode Island areas.
Hospice is a gift – it gives people who are facing a life-limiting illness the freedom to live all the days of their lives by offering comfort, dignity, quality of life and time. Beacon Hospice is centered on caring for the whole person – with expert medical care, pain management as well as emotional and spiritual support for you – along with resources, information and emotional support for your family and caregivers. Hospice care is 100% covered by Medicare, as well as by most Medicaid and commercial insurances.
Founded
1993
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Boston, MA
Since 2011, Beacon Hospice has been part of the Amedisys family. With a long tradition of care, Beacon Hospice continues to serve patients and families across the Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire and Rhode Island areas.
Hospice is a gift – it gives people who are facing a life-limiting illness the freedom to live all the days of their lives by offering comfort, dignity, quality of life and time. Beacon Hospice is centered on caring for the whole person – with expert medical care, pain management as well as emotional and spiritual support for you – along with resources, information and emotional support for your family and caregivers. Hospice care is 100% covered by Medicare, as well as by most Medicaid and commercial insurances.
Founded
1993
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Boston, MA