Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN for Home Health

BE A VISIONARY:

Dream big. Think outside the box. See the possibilities. Offer creative solutions – Amedisys listens

Amedisys began more than 25 years ago as a dream in a living room in small-town Louisiana. Since that time, we have grown into a national company with over 15,000 employees and 500+ agencies across the country and Puerto Rico, but have never lost sight of why and how we got here.

Amedisys Home Health Services is a leading provider of home health and hospice services. As a national company, we have a far reach and have positioned ourselves as an industry leader in quality care and as the company that is reducing acute care hospitalization.

As our growth rapidly continues, we are seeking dynamic employees to aide in our mission: to provide cost-efficient, quality home care services to the patients entrusted in our care.

REMEMBER WHY WE ARE HERE:

We are here to exceed the expectations of our patients, clients, and their families by providing excellent clinical care and premier service

Our patients are our number one concern, and we hire individuals who are passionate about enabling those patients to recover faster, while maintaining and improving their quality of life, in the setting they prefer – at home. As a Licensed Practical Nurse with Amedisys, you will be part of one of the fastest growing segments in the health care market. Our motto, service is our passion, says it all. If you share these goals and values call us today and learn more about joining the Amedisys team!

Responsibilities of Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Health Includes:


As a Licensed Practical Nurse at Amedisys you will:

• Evaluate and treat patients using the most current technology and practices
• Be provided with a consistent case load.
• Aid the physician and registered nurse in performing specialized procedures
• Assist patients in learning appropriate self-care techniques
• Help achieve and maintain continuity of patient care by assisting in planning and exchanging information with appropriate staff
• Spend more time working with patients and making a significant difference in their lives
• Gain quality experience in working with a multi-disciplinary team and personal patient interaction.
• Have flexibility in your work schedule and autonomy in patient assessment
• Receive opportunities for Continuing Education and on-line learning courses
• Be positioned for Career Advancements within Amedisys.
• Receive excellent Benefits to include a lucrative salary and Continuing Education
• Work with team members who share your passion

• Current and unencumbered license to practice as a practical/vocational nurse specific to that state the employee is assigned to work by the Company.
• Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) documents the following:  The mutual recognition model of nurse licensure allows a nurse to have one license (in his or her state of residency) and to practice in other states (both physical and electronic), subject to each state’s practice law and regulation. Nurses must legally reside in a NLC state to be eligible to have a multi-state license. See list of Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse.
• Current CPR certification.
• Must be familiar with general use and functions of the computer, such as, user names and password concepts; internet; e-mail; navigation of computer desktop, including starting programs, using files, and windows, effectively use navigation buttons and tool bars
• Ability to self-manage online HR services and online training programs.

• Promote an environment that fosters continuous learning. Create your own future. Recognize and reward excellence.
• Along with a first-rate employee benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, 401K options; and paid time off
• Amedisys offers its employees continuous learning opportunities and provides them with all the necessary tools and resources to perform their role to its fullest.
• We encourage rewarding careers and never want to simply offer someone a job.
• Unique employee programs allow personal and professional growth.
• At Amedisys, it all starts here with you.