LPN/Licensed Practical Nurse Pediatric Home Care

Metairie LA HCBS
US - Louisiana - Chalmette
January 15, 2025

We are hiring a Pediatric Private Duty LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) in the Chalmette area to provide pediatric private duty care.

Case Specific Enhanced Pay Rates are available with 8-12 shifts

We offer FT/PT hours, flexible schedules, and weekly pay

We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you!

employee wellness programs
flexibility for true work-life balance
benefits with 32+ hours per week
holiday pay & paid time off
continuing education & career growth opportunities
company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals
1:1 patient care

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Job Summary

The Home Care Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing direct nursing care as prescribed by the physician to acutely ill, and/or chronically ill patients in their homes as well as recording clinical and progress notes; and coordinating other patient care activities/services to provide the highest quality of patient care in the geographic service area to which she/he is assigned. She/he works under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse and/or designated supervisor. Nursing activities are limited to these in compliance with the State LPN/LVN Practice Act, any applicable licensure/certification requirements and agency policies and procedures.

Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities

Provides high quality clinical services within the scope of practice, as defined by the state laws governing the practice of nursing, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team, following all applicable infection control procedures.
Documents patient visits thoroughly and completely per regulatory and payer requirements in the electronic medical record utilizing the agency's electronic visit verification program (as applicable).
Actively participates in the agency's care coordination process including timely reporting patients' needs and changes in condition, attending patient case conference, communicating effectively to the patient, family, physician, other clinicians, agency management staff, and case coordinator, community case managers (as applicable)
Ensures confidentiality of patient health information per agency policy.

License Requirements
Must have current LPN licensure in state of practice.
Current driver's license, vehicle insurance and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
Current CPR certification required.

Experience Requirements
Previous home care experience preferred

Additional state Specific Requirements
LA: Current LPN licensure in LA without restrictions. At a minimum, one year of experience working as a LPN.

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