Licensed Practical Nurse

Home Health Care 2000; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Travel reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Home Health Care 2000 in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a reliable Licensed Practical Nurse to provide in-home care to patients under supervision of RN or physician. The role requires compassion, strong documentation, and the ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team.

Positions are available as full-time or part-time with weekend opportunities. Training is provided, and home health best practices must be followed to ensure patient safety and comfort.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed LPN with proper credentials.
• Ability to provide diverse basic care in a home setting.
• Strong documentation and communication with patients and family.

Responsibilities

• Record patient medical history accurately.
• Take and record vitals (BP, temp, HR).
• Monitor patient progress and medication effects.
• Assist with daily activities and basic care tasks.
• Administer medications and dress wounds as prescribed.
• Collect samples for lab testing as assigned.
• Provide emotional support and family guidance.

Skills

LPN experience

Teamwork

Home health safety

Confidentiality

Medical terminology

Stamina

Communication

Stress management

Education

LPN license certificate

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse

Job description

We are looking for a reliable LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) to care for invalids and injured people 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: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Experience:

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

Work Location: One location