LPN Weekend Peds Home Care

LED FastStart; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is hiring a Pediatric Private Duty LPN in New Orleans to deliver weekend pediatric care. The role involves providing direct nursing care, documenting patient visits, and coordinating care activities, ensuring high-quality service under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse with current LPN licensure in Louisiana.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Previous home care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care as prescribed by the physician.
• Documents patient visits in the electronic medical record.
• Participates in care coordination and communicates effectively.

Skills

Patient Care

Documentation

Communication

Education

Current LPN licensure in Louisiana

Current CPR certification

Job description

Summary

We are hiring a Pediatric Private Duty LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) in the New Orleans area to provide weekend pediatric private duty care. Case-specific Enhanced Pay Rates are available with 8-12 shifts. We offer FT/PT hours, flexible schedules, and weekly pay!

At Egan-Ochsner Pediatric Private Duty, part of the LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust. We enjoy meaningful connections with patients, families, colleagues, and communities—it's all about helping people.

Responsibilities

Job Summary

The Home Care Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct nursing care as prescribed by the physician to acutely or chronically ill patients in their homes. Responsibilities include recording clinical notes and coordinating patient care activities to ensure high-quality care within the assigned geographic area. The nurse works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or designated supervisor, adhering to the State LPN/LVN Practice Act, licensure requirements, and agency policies.

Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Provides clinical services within the scope of practice, following the plan of care and infection control procedures.
• Documents patient visits thoroughly in the electronic medical record, complying with regulatory and payer requirements.
• Participates in care coordination, reporting patient needs and changes, attending case conferences, and communicating effectively with patients, families, physicians, and team members.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information per agency policy.

Education and Experience

License Requirements

• Current LPN licensure in Louisiana without restrictions.
• Valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and access to reliable transportation.
• Current CPR certification.

Experience Requirements

• Previous home care experience preferred.

Additional State-Specific Requirements

• At minimum, one year of experience as an LPN in Louisiana.

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Company Overview

LHC Group is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. We offer benefits supporting your wellbeing: https://bit.ly/LHCGBenefits

Egan Ochsner HCBS, part of LHC Group, is a preferred post-acute care provider delivering high-quality, cost-effective care across the nation. Our mission is to help more patients and families through home health, hospice, community services, and inpatient care. We are united by a shared purpose: It's all about helping people.