Private Duty Licensed Practical Nurse

Northshore Home Health Care; Port Allen (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northshore Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Private Duty LPN to provide one-on-one nursing in pediatric and adult home settings. You will perform assessments, administer medications, manage wounds, and support respiratory care to improve patient outcomes.

This role emphasizes compassionate, patient-first care, accurate documentation, and close collaboration with families and the broader care team to implement individualized care plans.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license and ability to provide skilled nursing.
• Strong clinical judgment for monitoring and medication administration.
• Clear documentation and communication skills.
• Compassionate, patient-first approach to home-based care.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing assessments and ongoing patient monitoring.
• Administer medications and deliver prescribed treatments.
• Provide wound care and respiratory care as needed.
• Document care accurately and maintain required records.
• Collaborate with families and the broader care team.
• Follow individualized care plans to support patient outcomes.

Skills

Active LPN license

Clinical judgment

Documentation skills

Compassionate patient-first approach

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job description

Private Duty LPN – One-on-One Home Care

Provide compassionate, skilled nursing care to pediatric and adult patients in their homes. Deliver individualized support by performing assessments, administering medications, providing wound care, and supporting respiratory needs. Monitor and manage chronic conditions while following patient-specific care plans.

• Perform nursing assessments and ongoing patient monitoring
• Administer medications and deliver prescribed treatments
• Provide wound care and respiratory care as needed
• Document care accurately and maintain required records
• Collaborate with families and the broader care team
• Follow individualized care plans to support patient outcomes

Private Duty LPN – One-on-One Home Care

Provide compassionate, skilled nursing care to pediatric and adult patients in their homes. Deliver individualized support by performing assessments, administering medications, providing wound care, and supporting respiratory needs. Monitor and manage chronic conditions while following patient-specific care plans.

• Perform nursing assessments and ongoing patient monitoring
• Administer medications and deliver prescribed treatments
• Provide wound care and respiratory care as needed
• Document care accurately and maintain required records
• Collaborate with families and the broader care team
• Follow individualized care plans to support patient outcomes

Qualifications & Skills

• Active LPN license and ability to provide skilled nursing
• Strong clinical judgment for monitoring and medication administration
• Clear documentation and communication skills
• Compassionate, patient-first approach to home-based care