LPN Peds Private Duty Week Nights and Weekend Days - Slidell

Optum; Slidell (LA); On-site; USD 65,618,000 - 98,427,000; Full time

Job summary

Hammond LA PCS, part of LHC Group within the Optum family, is hiring a Home and Community Based Services Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct in-home nursing care per physician orders in the assigned geographic area.

You will document visits in the EMR, coordinate care with the health team, and support patients and families while complying with infection control and regulatory requirements.

LPN licensure in LA, CPR certification, and a reliable vehicle or transportation are required.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted LPN licensure in state of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• Driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
• Ability to work in diverse home environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care in patients' homes per physician orders.
• Document visits and progress notes in the EMR.
• Coordinate care and communicate with families and care team.

Skills

LPN license (LA)

CPR certified

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Job description

Explore opportunities with Hammond 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)

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). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $22.90 to $34.35 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable

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