Licensed Practical Nurse in Opelousas, Louisiana at A First Name Basis

A First Name Basis is one of the fastest-growing in-home care providers with 40+ offices across four states. We’re reimagining what it means to serve seniors and individuals with disabilities—by building strong caregiver careers, implementing smart clinical and scheduling systems, and ensuring compliance and care quality are never compromised.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and enthusiastic LPN to join our team! This role will be a mix of in office and home visits.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am-5pm

Area for Travel: Lafayette, Opelousas, Ville Platte, Alexandria, Ferriday

Position Summary:

The LPN is responsible for assessing the medical needs of potential and current clients, ensuring that services provided are appropriate and meet their healthcare requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and update comprehensive care plans.
• Provide staff training, ensure accurate documentation, and support medication management.
• Conduct in-home health assessments, administer IM and SC injections, and address medical concerns.
• Supervise caregivers for proper medication administration, vital sign documentation, and protocol compliance.
• Manage client medications, coordinate refills, and liaise with pharmacists.
• Lead caregiver training and evaluate competency in essential medical tasks.
• Maintain accurate health records and electronic documentation.
• Communicate effectively with families, caregivers, and team members regarding client needs and updates.
• Work under RN supervision while operating independently in the field.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, vision benefits
• Cell phone reimbursement
• 401(k) with employer match
• PTO
• Paid company holidays
• Company Vehicle for travel

• Licensure: Valid State LPN License.
• Compact license preferred.
• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year in home care, healthcare, or senior-related industry (preferred).
• Technical Skills: Proficient with software tools such as Adobe, Outlook, Teams, Word; ability to learn new EMR systems.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Training Ability: Comfortable leading caregiver training sessions for groups of 5–10.
• Transportation: Reliable and consistent transportation for travel within assigned territory.
• Core Competencies: Strong communication, empathy, teamwork, and commitment to exceptional patient care.