Licensed Practical Nurse

A First Name Basis; Opelousas (LA); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Cell phone reimbursement

401(k) with employer match

PTO

Paid company holidays

Company Vehicle for travel

Résumé du poste

A First Name Basis, a rapidly growing in-home care provider with 40+ offices across four states, is seeking a detail-oriented LPN. The position involves in-office and in-home visits, with travel within Lafayette, Opelousas, Ville Platte, Alexandria, Ferriday.

Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5pm, under RN supervision in the field. Responsibilities include assessing medical needs, creating care plans, training staff, and managing medications, while maintaining records and coordinating with

Qualifications

• Requires valid State LPN License.
• Compact license preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year in home care, healthcare, or senior-related industry preferred.

Responsabilités

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

Connaissances

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Caregiving

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Outils

Adobe

Outlook

Teams

Word

EMR systems

Description du poste

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.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and enthusiastic LPN to join our team! This role will be a mix of in office and home visits.

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

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

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.

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 effective 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.