LPN Peds Private Duty Weekends
Company: LHC Group
Location: Ruston
Posted on: January 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Company Overview Louisiana Home Health HCBS is Minden's premier
Private Duty Nursing Agency providing top nursing care to patients
in the Ruston area and surrounding cities. Most of our nurses and
caregivers specialize in caring for Pediatrics, Adolescents, and
Young Adults. *Weekend day shift needed Louisiana Home Health HCBS
also offers the potential for Enhanced Pay Rates based on
scheduling (nights/weekends) and Specialty Cases! 1:1 Patient Care
Full-Time, Part-time, and PRN Float positions Benefits with 32+
Hours per week Medical/Dental/Vision, PTO, 401k, and more 8-12 hour
shift available Days and/or Evenings Weekdays and Weekends
Essential Functions Ability to relate to and treat acutely
ill/chronically ill patients/families and their particular
problems. Must possess strong, patient management, and
documentation skills. Must possess the disposition and personality
to work harmoniously with a wide variety of people and all levels
of staff, and interact professionally as a member of a
multi-disciplinary team. Must possess a strong commitment to the
goals, mission, and philosophy of the organization. Ability to work
flexible hours as required to meet identified patient needs.
Absolute integrity and the use of good judgment to handle the
professional and confidential nature of assignments. Ability to
adapt to changing organizational needs. Provides direct skilled
nursing care. Utilize the E.V.V. (Electronic Visit Verification)
program as applicable. Prepares equipment and material for use
according to the plan of care, practicing aseptic sterile
technique. Assists patient in learning appropriate self care
technique. Re-evaluates and records the patient care needs of the
acutely ill and/or chronically ill at each home visit. Communicates
with and regularly updates the patient regarding his/her plan of
care. Administers medications as prescribed by a physician and
permitted by law. Adheres to minimum productivity requirements as
defined by branch. Reports observations of the patient--'s
condition to the designated supervisor(s). If the findings are
significant, report observations to the client's physician. Assists
with teaching the patient and family members regarding the patient
care needs and other related problems of the patient at home.
Collaborates with other service providers to discuss the patient
plan of care and frequency of visits. Participates in providing
24-hour, seven-day-a-week nursing services as assigned, to meet
identified patient/family needs. Drives safely, complies with
traffic regulations, and wears a seat belt when business travel is
required. Acts as role model in confidentiality, professionalism,
appropriate attire, unbiased interpersonal relationships, and work
attitudes. Ensures confidentiality of patient records/information.
Attends team meetings and staff meetings to enhance team
communication, coordination of services, and quality services.
Implements a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care by
assessing and identifying the patient's need for other agency
services and communicating that need to the designated Case
Manager. Participates in interdisciplinary case conferences and in
service education programs, as required by agency policies and
patient needs. Participates in performance improvement activities.
Observes, records, and reports (1) signs and symptoms; (2)
reactions to treatments and medications; and (3) any change in the
patients physical or emotional condition in a timely matter.
Records clinical and progress notes at the time of the visit to
ensure continuity of qualitative patient care in a timely basis.
Completes daily report sheets and any required paperwork in a
timely fashion to ensure agency operating schedule to include
physician orders as required for RN to co-sign Completes clinical
documentation accurately Reacts to change productively and performs
other job-related tasks and duties as assigned. Education &
Experience Experience: 1 year License, Registration, and / or
Certification Requirement: Yes Education Requirements Must meet
educational/experience requirements outlined in the laws of
licensure states. Experience Requirements A minimum of one year of
acute care experience required; previous home care experience
preferred. License Requirements Must have current LPN licensure in
state of practice. Current drivers license, vehicle insurance and
access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation. Current
CPR certification required. Skill Requirements Ability to relate to
and treat acutely ill/chronically ill patients/families and their
particular problems. Must possess strong, patient management, and
documentation skills. Must possess the disposition and personality
to work harmoniously with a wide variety of people and all levels
of staff, and interact professionally as a member of a
multi-disciplinary team. Must possess a strong commitment to the
goals, mission, and philosophy of the organization. Ability to work
flexible hours as required to meet identified patient needs.
Absolute integrity and the use of good judgment to handle the
professional and confidential nature of assignments. Ability to
adapt to changing organizational needs. Equal Opportunity Employer
- vets, disability. Must be fully vaccinated or be willing to
complete full vaccination by date of hire and proof of vaccination
will be required. If permitted by state law, the company will
consider requests for religious or medical exemptions.
Keywords: LHC Group, Shreveport , LPN Peds Private Duty Weekends, Healthcare , Ruston, Louisiana
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