Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Home Health

Job overview

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Home Health role is based in Canton, GA, providing skilled nursing care in patients’ homes. The stated pay is $24.87–$37.31 per hour. Amedisys, part of the Optum family, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. Working under a Registered Nurse’s supervision, the LPN verifies the plan of care, checks vital signs, reconciles medications, teaches self-care, performs physician-ordered procedures, prepares treatment materials using aseptic technique, and documents care. The posting requires at least one year of LPN/LVN experience, a current state LPN license, CPR certification, and reliable transportation with a valid driver’s license and liability insurance.

What you'll do

• Verify the plan of care with the RN
• collaborate with the physician and RN and report changes in patient condition
• teach self-care
• check vital signs
• reconcile medications
• perform physician-ordered procedures
• prepare treatment materials using aseptic technique
• complete documentation accurately and promptly.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

licensed practical nurse

lpn

home health

canton ga

optum

amedisys

home visits

patient education

medication reconciliation

vital signs

cpr certification

$24.87-$37.31/hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility.

Why this role

The role provides skilled nursing care in patients’ homes under Registered Nurse supervision.

About the employer

Optum is hiring for this role. Industry: Home Health Care Services. Sector: 62.