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

Case Specific Enhanced Pay Rates are available with 8-12 shifts.

Egan-Ochsner HCBS, a part of LHC Group, is New Orleans' 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 serve—it truly is all about helping people.

• 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

• 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.

• 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
    
  • AR, AZ, CT, D.C., FL, KY, MA, MD, MO, NY, NC, NH, NJ, OH, PA, TN, TX, VA, WI: No other state specific
    requirements.

  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.

  
  Must be fully vaccinated or be willing to complete full vaccination by date of hire and proof of vaccination will be required. If permitted by state law, the company will consider requests for religious or medical exemptions.

  
  Egan-Ochsner HCBS 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: “It's all about helping people.”