LPN Pediatric Private Care Part Time Days - Baton Rouge

Optum; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 49,207; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Optum is hiring a Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse in Baton Rouge, LA to deliver direct nursing care to acutely and chronically ill patients in their homes under physician orders. You will coordinate patient care, document visits, and support care teams to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Requires current LPN licensure in LA, CPR certification, and reliable transportation. Flexible hours and comprehensive benefits are offered in a role that emphasizes patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted LPN licensure in state of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• Reliable transportation or access to a dependable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provides high quality clinical nursing services within scope of practice and plan of care.
• Documents patient visits thoroughly in the electronic medical record per regulatory and payer requirements.
• Participates in care coordination, communicates with patient, family, physician, and care team.

Skills

LPN licensure

CPR certification

Driver's license

Dependable transportation

Job description

Explore opportunities with Baton Rouge LA PCS, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As the Home and Community Based Services Licensed Practical Nurse, you will be providing direct nursing care as prescribed by the physician to acutely ill, and/or chronically ill patients in their homes as well as recording clinical and progress notes; and coordinating other patient care activities/services to provide the highest quality of patient care in the geographic service area to which she/he is assigned. You will work under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse and/or designated supervisor.

Primary Responsibilities:

• 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
• Documents patient visits thoroughly and completely per regulatory and payer requirements in the electronic medical record utilizing the agency's electronic visit verification program (as applicable)
• Actively participates in the agency's care coordination process including timely reporting patients' needs and changes in condition, attending patient case conference, communicating effectively to the patient, family, physician, other clinicians, agency management staff, and case coordinator, community case managers (as applicable)

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Current and unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse licensure in state of practice
• Current CPR certification
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client

State Specific Requirements:

• LA:
  • Current LPN Licensure in LA without restrictions
  • 1+ years of experience working as an LPN

Preferred Qualifications:

• Home care experience
• Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet identified client needs
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Able to work independently
• Good communication, writing, and organizational skills

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc.

In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

• a comprehensive benefits package
• incentive and recognition programs
• equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

(all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

The hourly pay for this role will range from $20.00 to $35.72 per hour based on full-time employment.

We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable

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