Contract RN - Registered Nurse Home Health

Nurses Direct; Louisville (KY); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Nurses Direct is seeking a Contract RN for home health in Louisville, KY. The position requires an RN license in the practicing state and BLS certification, with at least 1 year of home health experience.

A valid driver's license and HCHB EMR familiarity are preferred for delivering high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include applying the nursing process, educating patients and families, leading a nursing team, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Formación

• RN license in state of practice or multi-state compact
• BLS certification from American Heart Association required
• 1 year of RN home health experience preferred
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance required
• HCHB EMR experience preferred

Responsabilidades

• Deliver patient care using the nursing process
• Assess learning needs and teach patients and families
• Lead and collaborate with interdisciplinary team
• Use data to evaluate and promote improvements in outcomes
• Maintain patient privacy and comply with laws and standards
• Adapt care to diverse patient populations
• Perform other related duties as required

Conocimientos

Computer proficiency

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Judgement

Educación

RN license and BLS certification

Herramientas

HCHB EMR

Descripción del empleo

Contract RN – Registered Nurse Home Health

Louisville, United States | Posted on 12/08/2025

Preferred – Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Qualifications

• Valid driver license and auto insurance.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a home health setting as RN.
• HCHB EMR experience.

Certifications

• Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web‑based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational and time‑management skills and ability to be self‑directed.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgement.

Job Duties

• Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and implements teaching strategies appropriate for the diverse needs of the patient, family and other groups or disciplines.
• Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources (human and fiscal) properly and serves as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team.
• Uses data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change in order to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Embraces concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction and employee morale and improvement in the profession of nursing.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance‑related concerns.

The employer 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, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Physical demands: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Heavy work deserves accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Duties may include exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue, and may involve occupational risk for communicable diseases or hazardous medications or waste.

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.

The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

Requirements

• RN – Registered Nurse in state of work OR Multi‑state Compact License.
• 1 year experience required.
• 2 years experience preferred.
• Local or travel accepted.
• HCHB required.

Benefits

Health insurance available upon start of assignment.