LPN Pediatric Home Care Nights and Weekends - Lafayette @ LHC Group

Explore opportunities with Eunice LA PDN PCS, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.The Licensed Practical Nurse in Home Health is responsible for providing quality patient care and performing technical skilled care in the patient's home.Primary 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 proceduresDocuments 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)
Required Qualifications:Current and unrestricted LPN licensure in state of practiceCurrent CPR certificationCurrent driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportationAbility to work flexible hours as required to meet identified client needsAbility to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client State Specific Requirements: (remove as applicable)LA: Current LPN Licensure in LA without restrictionsA minimum, one year of experience working as an LPNPreferred Qualifications:Home care experienceAbility to manage multiple tasks simultaneouslyAble to work independentlyGood communication, writing, and organizational skills