LPN Per Diem Home Care -Sulphur

Optum; Sulphur (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Incentive programs

Stock purchase plan

401k contribution

Job summary

Lake Charles PCS, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for per diem home health visits in Louisiana. You will provide direct nursing care in patients' homes under RN supervision, document visits, and coordinate care across the health care team.

Required LA LPN licensure, strong communication, and reliable transportation; CPR preferred. Compensation aligns with local market, with benefits and growth opportunities offered by the Optum network.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted LPN licensure in state of practice.
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
• LA state-specific: current LPN licensure in LA without restrictions.
• LA state-specific: 1+ year of LPN experience.

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)
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client

Skills

LPN licensure

Driver's license

CPR certification

Flexible hours

Multitasking

Independent worker

Effective communication

Job description

Explore opportunities with Lake Charles PCS, a part of LHC Group. As part of the Optum family of businesses, we provide home health, hospice and community-based services that help people receive quality care where they feel most comfortable: at home. Rooted in personalized care, we support patients and provide comfort through each stage of their health journey, while building trusted relationships along the way. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As the Licensed Practical Nurse Per Diem, 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)
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client

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 driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation

State Specific Requirements:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proven ability to work independently
• Proven 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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