LPN - Ochsner Home Health of Raceland - Raceland, LA

LHC Group; Louisiana; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Licensed Practical Nurse, where your skills will shine in providing quality patient care in a home health setting. This role emphasizes meaningful connections with patients and families, allowing you to make a significant impact in their lives. Enjoy a culture of caring and trust, with opportunities for professional growth and a flexible work schedule. Be part of a dedicated team focused on delivering high-quality healthcare services tailored to individual needs. If you're passionate about helping others and ready to elevate your nursing career, apply today!

Benefits

Employee Wellness Programs

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Current LPN licensure in Louisiana and CPR certification required.
• One year of professional nursing experience as an LPN in LA.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care in the patient's home as per the care plan.
• Instruct families on patient care and maintain a healthy environment.
• Document visits and maintain accurate medication lists.

Skills

Patient Care

Infection Control Procedures

Communication Skills

Documentation

Education

Current LPN Licensure in Louisiana

CPR Certification

One Year of Professional Nursing Experience

Job description

Job Title: LPN

Location:

Raceland, LA

Employment Type:

Full Time or PRN

Position:

Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse

Job ID:

2024012319

Job Description

Summary

We are hiring for a Licensed Practical Nurse at Ochsner Home Health Raceland, part of LHC Group. We foster a culture of caring, belonging, and trust, emphasizing meaningful connections with patients, families, colleagues, and communities. Our benefits include employee wellness programs, flexible work schedules, paid time off, continuing education, and career growth opportunities. Join us to take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!

Responsibilities

The LPN in Home Health provides quality patient care and performs technical skilled care in the patient's home, within the scope of practice defined by state laws, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with the healthcare team. Responsibilities include:

• Providing services within legal scope, following infection control procedures, and not altering the care plan.
• Instructing families on patient care and maintaining a healthy environment.
• Observing, recording, and reporting patient responses and condition changes daily.

Additional Responsibilities

Clinical Competence

1. Deliver high-quality clinical services within legal scope, following the plan of care, and coordinating with the healthcare team.
2. Monitor and report patient needs to supervising RN.

Documentation and Care Delivery

1. Communicate effectively with physicians, patients, families, and staff regarding care issues, visits, and schedule changes.
2. Document visits thoroughly, maintain accurate medication lists, and adhere to policy and payer requirements.

Quality

1. Participate in performance improvement initiatives to reduce hospitalizations and improve outcomes.

Professionalism

1. Attend meetings punctually, participate actively, and maintain a positive attitude.
2. Complete required training and comply with policies.

Teamwork

1. Participate in the agency's episode management process.
2. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Requirements include:

• Current LPN licensure in Louisiana.
• Valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to reliable transportation.
• CPR certification.

Additional state-specific requirements:

• One year of professional nursing experience as an LPN in LA.

Company Overview

LHC Group is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Ochsner Home Health of Raceland, part of LHC Group, is dedicated to high-quality, cost-effective care tailored to patient needs. Our mission is to help more patients and families through our comprehensive healthcare services. Join us because, at the core, it's all about helping people.