Licensed Practical Nurse-Per Diem

UnitedHealth Group•Crowley, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Explore opportunities with Acardian Home Care-Crowley, 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. As the Per Diem Licensed Practical Nurse in Home Health is responsible for providing quality patient care and performing technical skilled care in the patient's home. You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Requirements

Current and unrestricted LPN licensure in state of practice
Current Driver’s License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation
LA Current LPN Licensure in LA without restrictions.
At a minimum, one year of experience working as an LPN

Nice To Haves

Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
Previous home care experience
Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet identified patient needs
Able to work independently
Good communication, writing, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

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.
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 in the patient's condition daily.
Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client