Licensed Practical Nurse

Home Health Care 2000; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

A home health care provider in New Orleans is seeking a reliable Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to deliver professional care to patients in their homes. The role requires monitoring patient health, assisting with daily living activities, and delivering medications. Ideal candidates will have compassion, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage stress in a fast-paced environment. This part-time position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in patients' lives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as an LPN or in a similar role.
• Ability to perform various nursing duties and work collaboratively in a team.
• Familiarity with home health standards and practices.
• Strong confidentiality and professional standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Record and manage patients' medical histories accurately.
• Monitor patients' vital signs and overall condition.
• Assist patients with daily activities and provide emotional support.
• Administer medications and perform basic medical tasks.
• Assist with daily activities such as eating and bathing.
• Administer injections, prescribed medications, wound care, and basic tasks.
• Collect samples for lab testing as assigned.
• Provide emotional support to patients.
• Communicate with family for guidance and instruction.

Skills

Proven experience as LPN or similar role

Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Compassionate and able to handle stress

Stamina

Compassionate

Stress management

Confidentiality

Education

Successful completion of LPN license program

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse Per Visit

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: , Part‑time

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Schedule:

• Per visit
• Weekend availability

Experience:

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

Work Location: One location