LPN-Ochsner Home Health of Raceland, LA

LHC Group; Louisiana; On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home health is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide exceptional patient care in a home setting. This role focuses on delivering high-quality clinical services, ensuring effective communication with patients and healthcare professionals, and maintaining accurate documentation. The ideal candidate will possess a current LPN license, a positive attitude, and a commitment to teamwork. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will directly impact patient outcomes and enhance the quality of care provided. If you are passionate about nursing and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Current LPN licensure in state of practice is required.
• CPR Certification and a valid driver's license are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provides high-quality clinical services as per the care plan.
• Documents patient visits thoroughly and communicates effectively with the healthcare team.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Services

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Current LPN Licensure

CPR Certification

One year of LPN experience

Job description

LPN

• Raceland, LA


• Full Time or PRN


• Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse


• 2024000158

Job Description

Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse in Home Health is responsible for providing quality patient care and performing technical skilled care in the patient's home.

Responsibilities

Clinical Competence

1. Provides high quality clinical services within the scope of practice, as defined by the state laws governing the practice of nursing, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team, following all applicable infection control procedures. Does not alter the plan of care.


2. Continually observes and reports the patient's nursing needs to supervising RN.

Documentation and Care Delivery

1. Communicates timely and effectively with physicians, patients, family members, and appropriate agency staff regarding any patient care issues or needs, visit assignments, dates of scheduled visits, and schedule changes to scheduler, orders and OASIS data sets, coding requests, schedule home visits, to coordinate care with other clinicians, and deliver services to patient as ordered by physician and in accordance with applicable laws and regulation.


2. Documents patient visits thoroughly and completely per policy and payer requirements and syncs timely per LHC policy. This includes maintaining an accurate and current medication listing.

Quality

1. Actively participates in the performance improvement plan, constantly works to reduce patient hospitalizations, and improve outcomes. and process to ensure positive patient outcomes.

Professionalism (on time, completes training, compliant)

1. Attends and actively participates in all meetings including case conferences and is punctual. This includes having a camera on for video meetings.


2. Attends work each day with a positive attitude, willing to help the patient and agency in any way they can and is open to learning new skills.

Teamwork (on call, productivity)

1. Adheres to and participates in the agency's Episode Management process.


2. All other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

License Requirements

• Current LPN licensure in state of practice.


• Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.


• CPR Certification required.

Additional State Specific Requirements

• CA: One year prior professional nursing experience as an LPN.


• LA: Current LPN Licensure in LA without restrictions. At a minimum, one year of experience working as an LPN.