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LPN-Home Health Full Time

United Medical Staffing Inc ·Breaux Bridge, Louisiana ·Full-time ·2026-04-22

The Licensed Practical Nurses is directly responsible to the Director of Nursing. ‍ Responsibilities of the Licensed Practical Nurse Responsible and Accountable to: Perform skilled nursing services under the supervision of a Registered Nurse including such duties as the following: • Administer prescribed medications and treatments according to law and as permitted within the scope of the individual's license • Perform nursing care according to the needs of the patient and as indicated in the written plan of care. • Inform the physician and other personnel of changes in the patient's condition and needs • Prepare clinical and/or progress notes and incorporate them into the clinical record at least weekly. • Teach self-care techniques to the patient and/or family. • Develop plans of care. • Participate in in-service programs. • Work under the supervision of a registered nurse. • Observe, record, and report to the immediate supervisor the general physical or mental condition of the patients • Assist the physician and/or registered nurse in performing specialized procedures. • Assist in development of the plan of care. • Prepare equipment for treatments, including sterilization and adherence to aseptic techniques. • Assist the patient with activities of daily living and encourage appropriate self-care. • Perform complex wound care if in-service is documented for specific procedure. • May perform routine venipuncture (phlebotomy) if written documentation of competency is in personnel record. Competency must be evaluated by an R.N. seen if L.P.N. has completed a certification course. Qualifications • Current LPN license in the State where services will be provided • One year clinical experience in home health preferred with at least one year clinical experience required • Knowledge of home health federal, state, accreditation regulations • Ability to effectively problem solve and possess decision making skills • Demonstrates qualities of ethics and integrity, dependability and reliability • Active communication skills • Demonstrates excellent clinical and documentation skills • Must agree to work at only one agency per day The L.P.N. shall not: • Access any intravenous appliance for any reason. • Perform supervisory aide visit. • Alter the plan of care, make initial assessment visit, prepare the recertification, make aide assignments, function as a supervisor of the nursing practice of any registered nurse, direct and supervise quality assurance programs, or act as a consultant to any home health agency. • The job description is not intended to be all inclusive and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by management • patient education • promotion of patient/family independence This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. The job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.