Home Health LPN: Independent Caring Clinician

Optum; Shreveport (LA); Remote; USD 49,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Louisiana HomeCare, part of LHC Group and a member of the Optum family, seeks a Full Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide quality in-home patient care under the plan of care and infection-control procedures.

Responsibilities include documenting visits in the EMR, participating in care coordination, and communicating with patients, families, and other clinicians. LA licensure and at least one year of LPN experience preferred; CPR a plus; benefits available in Shreveport, LA.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted LPN licensure in state of practice.
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality clinical services within the scope of practice and plan of care, coordinating with the health care team and following infection-control procedures.
• Document patient visits thoroughly in the electronic medical record per regulatory and payer requirements.
• Participate in care coordination, report patient needs, attend case conferences, and communicate with patients, families, physicians and other clinicians.
• Function in any home situation regardless of patient age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition.

Skills

LPN licensure

Driver's license

Public transportation access

Job description

Louisiana HomeCare, part of LHC Group and a member of the Optum family, seeks a Full Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide quality in-home patient care under the plan of care and infection-control procedures.

Responsibilities include documenting visits in the EMR, participating in care coordination, and communicating with patients, families, and other clinicians. LA licensure and at least one year of LPN experience preferred; CPR a plus; benefits available in Shreveport, LA.