LPN

We are hiring for a Licensed Practical Nurse.

At Ochsner Home Health Baton Rouge, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it : for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve it truly is all about helping people.

You can find a home for your career here.

As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you can expect :

• flexibility for true work-life balance
• opportunities for career growth
• the ability to build trusted nurse-patient relationships
• employee-focused wellness and support programs

If you love nursing and want to strengthen your experience, this is a great opportunity for you.

The Licensed Practical Nurse in Home Health is responsible for providing quality patient care and performing technical skilled care in the patient's home.

Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Home Health is responsible for providing quality patient care and performing technical skilled care in the patient's home.

Provides 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.

May not alter the plan of care.

• Completes a progress note for each visit, and submits progress notes to the agency daily.
• Continually observes and reports the patients nursing needs. Instructs the patients family in the care of the patient and maintenance of a healthy environment for the patient.
• Observes, records, and reports to the supervising nurse and / or physician the patient's response to treatment and changes inthe patient's condition

Qualifications

License Requirements

• Current LPN licensure in state of Louisiana
• Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• CPR Certification required.
30+ days ago