LPN Pediatric Home Care

Summary

We are hiring a Pediatric Private Duty LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) in the Laplace area to provide 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 and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people.

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you can expect:

• 1:1 Patient Care
• 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 caring for others and want to strengthen your healthcare experience, this is a great opportunity for you!

Job Summary

The Person al Care Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse provides direct nursing care as prescribed by the physician to acutely ill and/or chronically ill patients in their homes, records clinical and progress notes, and coordinates other patient care activities/services to provide high-quality care in the assigned geographic service area. Works under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse and/or designated supervisor. Nursing activities are within the scope of practice as defined by state law and agency policies.

Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Provides high quality clinical services within the scope of practice as defined by state laws, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with the health care team, following infection control procedures.
• Documents patient visits thoroughly and completely per regulatory and payer requirements in the electronic medical record and electronic visit verification program (as applicable).
• Actively participates in care coordination, reporting changes in condition, attending patient case conferences, and communicating with patients, families, physicians, clinicians, management, case coordinators, and community case managers (as applicable).
• Ensures confidentiality of patient health information per agency policy.

License Requirements

• Current LPN licensure in state of practice
• Current driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation
• Current CPR certification

Experience Requirements

• Previous home care experience preferred

Additional state Specific Requirements

• LA:
  Current LPN licensure in LA without restrictions. At a minimum, one year of experience working as a LPN.

LHC Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

At LHC Group we offer benefits that support your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review LHC Group's comprehensive benefits and perks: benefits information available through company resources.