RN Weekends Peds Home Care

LED FastStart; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in New Orleans is seeking a Pediatric Private Duty Registered Nurse to deliver weekend pediatric care. The role offers flexibility, opportunities for career growth, and a supportive environment focused on patient relationships. Ideal candidates will have RN licensure and a passion for nursing.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Employee-focused wellness programs

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure required.
• At least one year of clinical RN experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and dependable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provides high-quality clinical services within scope of practice.
• Completes clinical nursing assessments as required.
• Develops and revises individualized care plans.

Skills

Clinical services

Patient care coordination

Infection control standards

Education

Current RN licensure in the state of practice

CPR certification

Minimum of one year RN experience preferred

Job description

Summary

We are hiring for a Pediatric Private Duty Registered Nurse in New Orleans and the surrounding 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, fostering meaningful connections with patients, families, staff, and communities — because it’s all about helping people.

As a Registered Nurse, you can expect:

• Flexibility for true work-life balance
• Opportunities for career growth
• The ability to build trusted nurse-patient relationships
• Employee-focused wellness and support programs

If you love nursing and want to strengthen your experience, this is a great opportunity for you!

Responsibilities

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse in Home and Community Based Services provides and directs nursing and personal care to patients in their homes, as prescribed by the physician or authorized by the state/program, in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies. The RN coordinates the care plan with other healthcare professionals and ensures continuity of care by sharing information with physicians, agency staff, patients, families, case managers, and community resources.

Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Provides high-quality clinical services within scope of practice and infection control standards, according to the care plan, coordinating with the care team from admit to discharge.
• Completes clinical nursing assessments as required by federal/state regulations and payer requirements.
• Verifies patient eligibility and medical necessity for services per payer and agency policies.
• Develops and revises individualized care and service plans in collaboration with community providers.
• Ensures the plan of care’s frequency and duration meet patient needs and revises as needed with physician approval.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of one year RN experience preferred.

License Requirements

• Current RN licensure in the state of practice.
• Valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, dependable transportation or access to public transit.
• Current CPR certification required.

State Specific Requirements

• LA: At least one year of clinical RN experience; this may be waived if the candidate has recent clinical LPN experience. RN licensure must be unrestricted.

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Company Overview

LHC Group is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

We offer benefits supporting your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review our benefits here: https://bit.ly/LHCGBenefits

Egan Ochsner HCBS, part of the LHC Group family — the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care across home health, hospice, community-based services, and inpatient care, driven by our mission: It's all about helping people.