Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Job Summary:

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Optimum Pediatric Services, LLC is a home healthcare agency that specializes in caring for children with medically fragile conditions. We offer in-home care and support for our clients while supporting family members with their caregiving duties. Our nursing team is truly valued and is provided with a great work/life balance. We are inclusive, rewarding, and collaborative.

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The Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) will travel to the patient’s home to provide care and support for the patient and family. This includes performing follow-up care per provider instructions and in accordance with scope of practice, assisting with patient and family education, and documenting clinical information into the medical record.

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Essential Responsibilities:

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• Assists licensed professional personnel in providing care to patients and families, incorporating age-related and developmental needs.

• Participates in meeting educational needs of patients/families.

• Participates in providing discharge instructions as delegated by licensed professional practitioners.

• Demonstrates competencies that incorporate age-specific guidelines, including

  • N = Neonate (less than 30 days)

  • I = Infant (30 days to 1 year)

  • EC = Early Childhood (1-5 years)

  • LC = Late Childhood (5-13 years)

  • A = Adolescent (13-17 years)

• Demonstrates expertise in medical practices such as:

  • Tracheostomy Care

  • Ventilator Care

  • O2 Management

  • Suctioning

  • Tube Feeding

  • Home Health Experience

 

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Benefits (Eligibility Based on Full-Time Employment):

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• Competitive Pay

• Medical Insurance

• Dental/Vision

• Life Insurance (Employer Paid)

• Weekly Pay Periods - Direct Deposit

• Paid Orientation / Training

• 1:1 Training at the Client's Home

• Career Advancement Plan

 

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Education/ License/ Certifications:

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• Valid DL

• Current CPR certification

• Valid Georgia Licensed Practical Nurse/ Licensed Vocational Nurse

• Background Check (will be administered)

 

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Primary Location:

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Atlanta Metropolitan Area. Optimum Pediatric Services cares for patients in 45 counties across the state of Georgia, and the LPN/LVN will be assigned patients in the counties nearest to them.
 

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Schedule (Times May Vary):

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Daily schedules may vary based on the client's needs. The daily schedule may include 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts. Daytime, evening, overnights. Weekdays, or weekends, or combinations.

 

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Travel:

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Yes (in Atlanta Metropolitan Area)

 

If you are a licensed professional who has strong clinical skills and wants to make a difference in a child’s life, apply for Optimum Pediatric Services’ LPN/LVN role.