Licensed Practical Nurse Jobs

Overview

*Clarendon County*

Full-Time Days

Are you a highly skilled and compassionate licensed practical nurse (LPN) looking for a rewarding career in homecare? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.

Attractive pay

• $49,920.00 - $60,840.00

Enjoy many perks and benefits

• Fleet vehicle program (for full-time caregivers meeting certain requirements).
• A full benefits package (with affordable health insurance options).
• Mental health support.
• Student loan counseling, tuition reimbursement and refinancing.
• 401k with a match and a discounted employee stock purchase plan.
• Infertility coverage, adoption reimbursement and paid parental leave.
• Back up child and elder care (at participating locations).
• And more.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards and up to $1,200 in free healthcare services paid for by Amedisys yearly.

What’s in it for you

• Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings.
• Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families providing much needed care where they want to be – in their homes.
• Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Don’t just take it from us – see what our caregivers love about Amedisys

“I have worked here just shy of a year and it’s the best job I’ve ever had! We have an awesome team and administration is very supportive. I never felt so appreciated. Your time off is really yours.” – Amedisys caregiver

Why Amedisys

Amedisys is a leading provider of home health, hospice and high-acuity care, dedicated to helping patients and families navigate the complex healthcare system. With a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care, you would be joining a team of professionals committed to improving the lives of those they serve.

Named to Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work 2021 and 2022.

Responsibilities

• Check vital signs.
• 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.
• Verify plan of care with the RN prior to each visit.

• Perform specialized procedures ordered by physician (i.e. foley catheter change).
• Review all medications and perform a medication reconciliation at each visit.
• Complete documentation timely and accurately.
• Prepare equipment and materials for treatments using the aseptic technique.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance.
• Current CPR certification.
• One year of clinical LPN experience.

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.