Licensed Practical Nurse

A First Name Basis Home Care; Opelousas (LA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Cell phone reimbursement

401(k) with employer match

PTO

Paid company holidays

Company Vehicle for travel

Job summary

A First Name Basis Home Care in Louisiana is seeking a licensed practical nurse to assess client medical needs, develop care plans, and ensure services meet healthcare requirements. Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5pm; area travel includes Lafayette, Opelousas, Ville Platte, Alexandria, Ferriday.

Under RN supervision, you will supervise caregivers, manage medications, perform in-home assessments, and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in state required.
• Minimum 1 year in home care, healthcare, or senior-related industry preferred.
• Proficient with EMR systems and MS Office.
• Reliable transportation for travel within territory.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update comprehensive care plans.
• Provide staff training and supervise medication administration.
• Conduct in-home health assessments and administer IM/SC injections.
• Supervise caregivers for medication administration and documentation.
• Maintain accurate health records and electronic documentation.
• Communicate with families, caregivers, and team members about client needs.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Care planning

Education

LPN license

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Adobe

Outlook

Teams

Word

EMR systems

Job description

Description

A First Name Basis is one of the fastest-growing in-home care providers with 40+ offices across four states. We’re reimagining what it means to serve seniors and individuals with disabilities—by building strong caregiver careers, implementing smart clinical and scheduling systems, and ensuring compliance and care quality are never compromised.

Job Type

Full-time

Position Summary

The LPN is responsible for assessing the medical needs of potential and current clients, ensuring that services provided are appropriate and meet their healthcare requirements.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am-5pm

Area for Travel: Lafayette, Opelousas, Ville Platte, Alexandria, Ferriday

Responsibilities

• Develop and update comprehensive care plans.
• Provide staff training, ensure accurate documentation, and support medication management.
• Conduct in-home health assessments, administer IM and SC injections, and address medical concerns.
• Supervise caregivers for proper medication administration, vital sign documentation, and protocol compliance.
• Manage client medications, coordinate refills, and liaise with pharmacists.
• Lead caregiver training and evaluate competency in essential medical tasks.
• Maintain accurate health records and electronic documentation.
• Communicate effectively with families, caregivers, and team members regarding client needs and updates.
• Work under RN supervision while operating independently in the field.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, vision benefits
• Cell phone reimbursement
• 401(k) with employer match
• PTO
• Paid company holidays
• Company Vehicle for travel

Requirements

• Licensure: Valid State LPN License.
• Compact license preferred.
• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year in home care, healthcare, or senior-related industry (preferred).
• Technical Skills: Proficient with software tools such as Adobe, Outlook, Teams, Word; ability to learn new EMR systems.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Training Ability: Comfortable leading caregiver training sessions for groups of 5–10.
• Transportation: Reliable and consistent transportation for travel within assigned territory.
• Core Competencies: Strong communication, empathy, teamwork, and commitment to exceptional patient care.

Salary Description

$28.00