Licensed Practical Nurse
Company: Amedisys Home Health
Location: Selma
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
*Full Time Licensed Practical Nurse - Field Visit Nurse - Selma
AL Home Health Center**$5,000.00 Sign on Bonus !!**Reasons Why
Colleagues Choose Amedisys Home Health as an Employer of Choice: **
2021 & 2022 Modern Healthcare Best Places to Work* Monday - Friday
Day Shift and Autonomy of Schedule* 1 on 1 Clinician to Patient
Ratio* Up to a 9 Week Orientation/Training Program* Amedisys
University - Includes competency-based learning, online education
and resources, role-specific programs, career pathways, learning
communities, & 3,700+ CEs available for all disciplines!*
Supportive Clinical Leadership Team* Mileage Reimbursement, Fleet
Vehicle Service Availability* Comprehensive Benefit Options, 17
Days PTO, 6 Paid Federal Holidays, and Matching 401K*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.*Required Qualifications: ** 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
Qualifications: ** 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) matching* Continuing education credits* Dental insurance*
Disability insurance* Employee assistance program* Employee
discount* Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Health
savings account* Life insurance* Paid time off* Referral program*
Tuition reimbursement* Vision insuranceMedical specialties:* Home
HealthPhysical setting:* OutpatientStandard shift:* Day shiftWeekly
schedule:* Monday to FridayExperience:* as a Licensed Practical
Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse.: 1 year
(Required)License/Certification:* license to practice as a
practical/vocational nurse (Required)Work Location: On the road
Keywords: Amedisys Home Health, Montgomery , Licensed Practical Nurse, Healthcare , Selma, Alabama
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