Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Medical Assistant (MA)

Stat Home Health; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Baton Rouge is looking for a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Medical Assistant (MA) to provide essential support to Nurse Practitioners in local nursing homes and rehabilitation facilities. You will assist in patient visits and help coordinate care effectively while ensuring excellent communication with facility staff and managing patient needs.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license or Certified Medical Assistant required.
• Experience in long-term care, home health, hospice, primary care or geriatrics preferred.
• Compassionate and organized with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist NP with patient visits, including vital signs and medication reconciliation.
• Support documentation and care coordination in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Act as liaison between NP and facility staff for timely follow-ups.

Skills

Compassion for working with older adults

Strong organizational skills

Time-management skills

Communication skills

Patient service skills

Education

Active LPN license

Certified Medical Assistant

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Medical Assistant (MA)

Now Hiring: LPN or Medical Assistant — Facility Support

Homedica is seeking a compassionate and organized Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Medical Assistant (MA) to support our Nurse Practitioners providing medical services to patients residing in local nursing homes, Long Term Acute Care Hospitals and inpatient rehabilitation facilities in the Baton Rouge, LA area.

Position Highlights

• Work directly in one or more facilities in the Baton Rouge area
• Collaborate closely with facility staff to ensure smooth care coordination

Key Responsibilities

• Assist NP with patient visits (vital signs, medication reconciliation, etc.)
• Support documentation and care coordination in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Help schedule patient visits and manage communication with facility nursing staff
• Act as a liaison between the NP and facility staff to ensure timely follow-ups, labs, and care plan updates
• Ensure smooth daily workflow, functioning as the NP’s clinical support partner

Qualifications

• Active LPN license or Certified Medical Assistant
• Experience in long-term care, home health, hospice, primary care or geriatrics a plus
• Compassion for working with older adults and individuals with complex medical needs
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Team-oriented with excellent communication and patient service skills