Job Description

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!

At Egan-Ochsner Pediatric Private Duty , part of the LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people.

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you can expect: 

• Flexibility for true work-life balance 
• Opportunities for career growth  
• The ability to build trusted nurse-patient relationships.  
• Employee-focused wellness and support programs 

If you love caring for others and want to strengthen your healthcare experience, this is a great opportunity for you! 

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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