LPN Private Duty Peds Night Shift
Company: LHC Group
Location: Minden
Posted on: January 25, 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 Minden area and surrounding cities. Most of our nurses and
caregivers specialize in caring for Pediatrics, Adolescents, and
Young Adults. *Night 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 Nights 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 Private Duty Peds Night Shift, Healthcare , Minden, Louisiana
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