What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Peds Private Duty position at LHC Group?
Summary
We are hiring for a Pediatric Private Duty Registered Nurse in the Metairie area and surrounding to provide pediatric private duty care.
Full time and part time available. Weekends needed.
Case Specific Enhanced Pay Rates are available with 8-12 shifts.
We offer FT/PT hours, flexible schedules, and weekly pay
We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you!
- employee wellness programs
- flexibility for true work-life balance
- benefits with 32 hours per week
- holiday pay & paid time off
- continuing education & career growth opportunities
- company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals
- 1:1 patient care
Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!
Responsibilities
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse in Home and Community Based Services provides and directs provisions of nursing and
personal care to patients in their homes as prescribed by the physician or as authorized by the state/program and
in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies. The Registered Nurse coordinates the plan of
care with other health care professionals involved in care and helps to achieve and maintain continuity of patient
care by planning and exchanging information with physician, agency personnel, patient, family, case manager
and other community resources.
Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Provides high quality clinical services within the scope of practice and within infection control standards, in
accordance with the plan of care/service plan, and in coordination with other members of the patient/client’s
care team from admit through discharge. - Completes clinical nursing assessments in accordance with federal and/or state program requirements and as
required by payer - Ensures the patient/client’s eligibility and medical necessity for services as defined by payer source and
agency policy. - Develops and revises individualized plans of care and/or service plans according to federal and/or state
program requirements with other community providers. - Ensures plan of care frequency and duration meets the needs of the patient and initiates plan of care
revisions as needed with physician approval.
Education and Experience
Experience Desired
- A minimum of one year experience as an RN preferred
License Requirements
- Must have current RN licensure in state of practice.
- Current drivers license, vehicle insurance and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
- Current CPR certification required.
State Specific Requirements
- LA: At a minimum, one year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse. One year of clinical experience as a
Registered Nurse may be waived for a Registered Nurse with recent clinical experience as an LPN. RN
licensure must have no restrictions
Company Overview
LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.
