The Licensed Practical Nurse will collaborate with RNs and physicians to provide direct patient care, including medication reconciliation and specialized procedures. They are responsible for monitoring patient conditions, teaching self-care techniques, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
Requirements overview
Candidates must have at least one year of clinical LPN experience and hold a current LPN license for the state of practice. A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current CPR certification are also required.
Key skills
Patient careMedication reconciliationVital signs monitoringAseptic techniqueClinical documentationFoley catheter changePatient educationCare plan collaborationHome health nursingHospice care
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Since 2011, Beacon Hospice has been part of the Amedisys family. With a long tradition of care, Beacon Hospice continues to serve patients and families across the Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire and Rhode Island areas.
Hospice is a gift – it gives people who are facing a life-limiting illness the freedom to live all the days of their lives by offering comfort, dignity, quality of life and time. Beacon Hospice is centered on caring for the whole person – with expert medical care, pain management as well as emotional and spiritual support for you – along with resources, information and emotional support for your family and caregivers. Hospice care is 100% covered by Medicare, as well as by most Medicaid and commercial insurances.
Overview
Full Time Schedule
Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm
East Side of Team 5 - Clackamas County Milwaukie/Sellwood/Oregon City
Make a difference every day as an Amedisys licensed practical nurse
Join Amedisys-one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.-where flexibility, purpose and growth come together to help patients heal where they feel most comfortable, at home.
Attractive pay
$40.00 to $44.00 per hour
What's in it for you
Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans with free telehealth.
Paid time off.
Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services with Amedisys HSA plan.
Up to $500 in wellness rewards for activities-use for spa, gym, sports, hobbies, pets and more.*
Mental health support with up to five free counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance program.
401(k) with a company match.
Family support with infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.
Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement.
And more.
*Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status.
*Participation requires enrollment in an Amedisys medical plan.
Responsibilities
Verify plan of care with the RN prior to each visit.
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.
Check vital signs.
Review all medications and perform a medication reconciliation at each visit.
Perform specialized procedures ordered by physician (i.e. foley catheter change).
Prepare equipment and materials for treatments using the aseptic technique.
Complete documentation timely and accurately.
Qualifications
One year of clinical LPN experience.
Current LPN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.
Current CPR certification.
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance.
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.