Agency LPN Position Available In Caddo, Louisiana

Agency LPN Elite Health Solutions LLC Shreveport, LA 71104

Duties:

• Provide direct patient care, including administering medications, performing basic IV therapy, and assisting with procedures
• Monitor and assess patient conditions, including vital signs, lab results, and symptoms
• Implement infection control measures to prevent the spread of diseases and maintain a safe environment
• Provide care and support for infants and neonates, including feeding, diapering, and monitoring vital signs
• Assist with neonatal ventilator management and provide respiratory support as needed
• Perform suturing and wound care as directed by healthcare providers in some facilities
• Provide health coaching and education to patients and their families on various topics such as nutrition, exercise, and medication management
• Assist with coding and documentation of patient encounters
• Manage airways in emergency situations and provide immediate interventions as necessary
• Collaborate with behavioral health professionals to provide comprehensive care for patients with mental health conditions in some facilities.
• Administer medications and provide nutritional support through various routes such as oral, intravenous, or enteral

Qualifications:

• Valid LPN license in the state of practice
• Knowledge of basic IV therapy techniques and infection control protocols
• Experience in providing care for infants and neonates is preferred
• Familiarity with neonatal ventilators and respiratory support equipment is a plus
• Proficiency in suturing techniques is desired
• Strong communication skills to effectively educate patients on health-related topics
• Ability to code patient encounters accurately for billing purposes
• Experience in airway management and emergency interventions is highly desirable
• Understanding of behavioral health principles and ability to work collaboratively with mental health professionals Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time, Contract, PRN Pay:

$26.00

• $30.

00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Health insurance Referral program

Medical Specialty:

Dialysis Geriatrics Home Health Hospice & Palliative Medicine Internal Medicine Medical-Surgical Primary Care Urgent Care Wound Care Physical Setting:

Acute care Clinic Long term care Nursing home Outpatient Rehabilitation center School Ability to

Commute:

Shreveport, LA 71104 (Preferred) Ability to

Relocate:

Shreveport, LA 71104: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person