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LPN Home Care Office Staff

Metairie LA HCBS
Posted a month ago, valid for 23 days
Location

New Orleans, LA 70112, US

Salary

$36,000 - $43,200 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Paid Time Off
Wellness Program

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Sonic Summary

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  • We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse in the New Orleans area to assist with patient care and coordination of services.
  • The position requires a minimum of one year of experience as an LPN and offers a salary that is competitive within the industry.
  • Work hours are Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 4:30 PM, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
  • The role includes responsibilities such as providing direct nursing care, documenting patient visits, and participating in care coordination.
  • Candidates must possess current LPN licensure in Louisiana and have a valid driver's license and CPR certification.

We are hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse in the New Orleans area to assist with intake of referrals, processing of new hires and coordination of services.

Monday-Friday 8a-430p.

 

We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you! 

  • employee wellness programs
  • flexibility for true work-life balance
  • benefits with 32+ hours per week
  • holiday pay & paid time off
  • continuing education & career growth opportunities
  • company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals
  • 1:1 patient care

Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!  


Job Summary

The Home Care Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for 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. She/he works under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse and/or designated supervisor. Nursing activities are limited to these in compliance with the State LPN/LVN Practice Act, any applicable licensure/certification requirements and agency policies and procedures.

 

Specific Job Duties/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)
  • Ensures confidentiality of patient health information per agency policy.

 


License Requirements
Must have 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 required.


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.
 

 

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