Licensed Practical Nurse Per Diem - Metairie
About The Position
LA PCS, part of LHC Group and the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. The Licensed Practical Nurse provides physician-prescribed direct nursing care to acutely or chronically ill patients in their homes, records clinical and progress notes, and coordinates patient care activities and services in the assigned geographic service area. The role works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or designated supervisor. The nurse provides care within the state-defined scope of practice and the patient’s plan of care, follows infection control procedures, maintains thorough electronic medical records, and participates in care coordination. The role requires serving clients in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition.
Requirements
- Current and unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse licensure in the state of practice.
- Current driver’s license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or access to public transportation.
- For Louisiana: current LPN licensure in Louisiana without restrictions.
- For Louisiana: at least 1 year of experience working as an LPN.
Nice To Haves
- Current CPR certification or ability to complete it within 90 days of hire.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently.
- Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality clinical services within the state-defined scope of nursing practice and in accordance with the plan of care.
- Coordinate care with other members of the health care team and follow applicable infection control procedures.
- Document patient visits thoroughly and completely in the electronic medical record in accordance with regulatory and payer requirements, using the agency’s electronic visit verification program when applicable.
- Participate in the agency’s care coordination process, including timely reporting of patient needs and changes in condition.
- Attend patient case conferences and communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, other clinicians, agency management staff, case coordinators, and community case managers as applicable.
- Provide care in any home situation regardless of the client’s age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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