Licensed Practical Nurse
Company: Amedisys Home Health
Location: Tulsa
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
*Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Health Visit Nurse - Tulsa Home
Health Center **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:* Home Health: 1 year
(Required)* 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, Tulsa , Licensed Practical Nurse, Healthcare , Tulsa, Oklahoma
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