Licensed Practical Nurse

Home Health Care 2000; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per visit trip fee paid

Job summary

Home Health Care 2000 in Lafayette, LA seeks a reliable Licensed Practical Nurse to provide compassionate in-home care to home-bound and injured patients. You will work under supervision of a registered nurse or physician.

This part-time role requires strong clinical skills, ability to travel within service areas (Lafayette, New Iberia, Opelousas, Crowley), and a commitment to confidentiality and patient comfort. Weekend availability and 8-hour shifts are required.

Qualifications

• LPN license and state certification required.
• Experience in home health or med-surg preferred.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team with confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Record a patient’s medical history accurately.
• Take and record vital signs (BP, temp, HR).
• Observe patient progress and medication effects.
• Monitor fluid intake/output and maintain charts.
• Assist with daily activities and basic care needs.
• Administer injections and medications; wound care.
• Collect samples for lab testing as assigned.
• Provide emotional support and communicate with family.

Skills

LPN experience

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Home health knowledge

Confidentiality

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Education

LPN license

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse

Job description

We are looking for a reliable LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) to care for home-bound and injured patients in a professional and considerate manner. You will work under the supervision of a registered nurse or doctor. LPN professionals must be first and foremost qualified and compassionate. The ideal candidate will be experienced in providing diverse basic care to those who need it while remaining patient and calm. It is a demanding job but also very rewarding.

Responsibilities

• Record a patient's medical history accurately
• Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc.
• Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc.
• Monitor patients' condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts
• Assist ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing etc.
• Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks
• Collect samples for lab testing as assigned
• Provide emotional and psychological support when needed
• Communicate with patients' family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions

Skills

• Proven experience as LPN or similar role
• Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team
• Familiarity with home health, safety and sanitation standards and procedures
• Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
• Excellent knowledge of medical terminology
• Perfect physical condition and stamina

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate and able to handle stress
• Successful completion of LPN license program is a must

Job Types:

• PART - TIME
• Monday - Friday
• Able to take weekend call
• Able to travel to our service areas: Lafayette, New Iberia, Opelousas, Crowley
• Per visit trip fee paid

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Home health: 1 year (Preferred)
• med surg: 1 year (Preferred)