Pediatric Private Duty - LPN

Pediatric Private Duty - LPN

We are hiring for a Pediatric Private Duty LPN in the Etowah area to work days, nights and weekends. Case Specific Enhanced Pay Rates are available with 6-12 shifts. We offer flexible scheduling, weekly pay and a loyalty bonus after your first 300 worked hours .

Elk Valley Health, a part of LHC Group is premier Private Duty Nursing Agency providing top nursing care to thousands of Pediatric, Adolescent, and Young Adult Patients. 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 serveit truly is all about helping people.

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!

Job Summary-

The Home Care Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing direct nursing care as prescribed by the physician to acutely ill, and/or chronically ill patients in their homes as well as recording clinical and progress notes; and coordinating other patient care activities/services to provide the highest quality of patient care in the geographic service area to which she/he is assigned. She/he works under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse and/or designated supervisor. Nursing activities are limited to these in compliance with the State LPN/LVN Practice Act, any applicable licensure/certification requirements and agency policies and procedures.

Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities

Provides high quality clinical 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, following all applicable infection control procedures.

Documents patient visits thoroughly and completely per regulatory and payer requirements in the electronic medical record utilizing the agencys electronic visit verification program (as applicable).

Actively participates in the agencys care coordination process including timely reporting patients needs and changes in condition, attending patient case conference, communicating effectively to the patient, family, physician, other clinicians, agency management staff, and case coordinator, community case managers (as applicable)

Ensures confidentiality of patient health information per agency policy.

License Requirements -

Must have current LPN licensure in state of Tennessee. Current drivers license, vehicle insurance and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation. Current CPR certification required.

Experience Requirements-

Previous home care experience preferred.

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.

Elk Valley Health is part of the LHC Group family of providers the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: