Home Health LPN
Company: Amedisys Home Health Care
Location: Framingham
Posted on: January 24, 2023
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Job Description:
About Amedisys Caregiving is our Calling At Amedisys whether
we're caring for patients directly or supporting those who do, each
of us is a caregiver at heart. Every team member contributes to our
mission of providing exceptional, clinically distinct care in the
home to thousands of patients and families every day.In home
health, you'll be a true advocate engaging patients throughout
their coordinated health care journey all while maintaining
autonomy and independence to support their needs.If you're looking
for a home with a Nationwide Company where you can put your skills
and experience to work, make a difference every day and pursue your
goals for the future, join our team. What You Will Do As a home
health nurse with Amedisys, you will provide one on one skilled
nursing care and treatment to patients in their home using a
comprehensive and patient specific care plan, innovative solutions,
and a preferred technology for point of care documentation. You
will have the opportunity to spend quality time with the patient,
in their own home, to promote their health and independence. You
will have autonomy in addition to the support and collaboration of
a full team of healthcare professionals. Verifies the plan of care
and any verbal orders prior to each visit and provides skilled
nursing care to the patient according to the physician's orders and
as directed by the Registered Nurse in accordance with care center
policies. Performs vital signs and monitors the patient for signs
and symptoms of the primary and secondary diagnosis defined by the
Plan of Care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Reviews
all medications for each patient each visit and performs a
medication reconciliation at each visit. Teaches and trains
patients and caregivers in learning appropriate self-care
techniques with demonstrations as appropriate to ascertain response
to training. Collaborates and exchanges patient information with
the physician and the Registered Nurse as well as other appropriate
staff as frequently as necessary to assure patient's needs are
being met. Notifies the physician and Registered Nurse as soon as
possible when patient's condition changes. Documents clinical visit
notes in the home if possible or within time frame mandated by care
center policy. Performs specialized procedures required as ordered
by the physician (i.e. foley catheter change- for which competency
has been deemed appropriate). Prepares equipment and materials for
treatments observing aseptic technique as required. Stays abreast
of nursing trends and knowledge. Participates in Patient Care
Conferences as frequently as needed and according to care center
policy. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required
Current and unencumbered license to practice as a
practical/vocational nurse specific to that state the employee is
assigned to work. Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience as
a Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse. Current CPR
certification. Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation
and agency required liability insurance to complete home visits.
Preferred Acute care experience as a licensed nurse with the adult
population in a medical - surgical environment. Previous home
health or hospice 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._Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Continuing education credits Dental
insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Employee
discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health
insurance Health savings account Life insurance Malpractice
insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Referral program Travel
reimbursement Tuition reimbursement Vision insuranceMedical
specialties: Home HealthStandard shift: Day shiftSupplemental
schedule: On callWeekly schedule: Monday to Friday Rotating
weekendsCOVID-19 considerations:Amedisys will provide all PPE to
clinicians to protect against COVID 19 and any other communicable
disease.Work Location: On the road
Keywords: Amedisys Home Health Care, Framingham , Home Health LPN, Other , Framingham, Massachusetts
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