Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Pediatrics
LHC Group
Lafayette, LA

***Please note that the salary will be commensurate with experience. 

Summary

We are hiring for a Pediatric Private Duty Registered Nurse in the Lafayette area and surrounding to provide pediatric private duty care.

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.
Eunice Community Home Health a part of 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: It's all about helping people.