Patient Care Nurse - Community Based

Shift : Part Time 2 to 3 days per week. Flexible on days.

Will see patients in Sevier County

Make a difference every day as an Amedisys licensed practical nurse

Are you a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) looking for a flexible and dynamic career? This role offers the perfect blend of professional fulfillment and the freedom of being on the road. You’ll enjoy teaching patients and caregivers self-care techniques, keeping your skills sharp, and having one-on-one time with patients. This position allows you to make a significant impact while enjoying the flexibility to thrive both personally and professionally.

Join us today!

Attractive pay

• 23.00 to 29.00

• 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.

• 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.

About Amedisys

At Amedisys, we partner with physicians and other care providers to ensure smooth care transitions and coordination, which helps reduce avoidable rehospitalizations and promotes positive patient outcomes.

Smooth Care Transitions: Patients are particularly vulnerable as they transition from hospitals to post-acute care settings or the community.

Interdisciplinary Approach: With Amedisys, patients receive care from a skilled team of professionals who work together to address each patient’s needs comprehensively. Our team members are thoroughly screened and receive ongoing training, enabling them to provide evidence-based, patient-centered care. We believe that our coordinated, interdisciplinary approach offers our patients the best chance for positive health outcomes and a supportive care experience.