LPN Hospice - Milford, DE

Explore opportunities with Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses. We provide home health, hospice and community-based services that help people receive quality care where they feel most comfortable: at home. Rooted in personalized care, we support patients and provide comfort through each stage of their health journey, while building trusted relationships along the way. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Hospice LPN/LVN work under the supervision of an RN to provide skilled nursing care; this includes following physician orders, establishing plans of care and organizational policies while collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team to support the physical, psychosocial and emotional needs of patients and caregivers.

Primary 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

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Current LPN/LVN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work 
• Current CPR certification
• 1+ years of clinical LPN/LVN experience
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of hospice experience or experience caring for chronically or terminally ill patients
• Knowledge of the physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs of hospice patients and their caregivers

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $26.55 to $39.80 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.