Home Health Nurse

Pride Health; Coeur d'Alene (ID); Hybrid; USD 61,992 - 85,411; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Registered Nurse for home health services in Coeur d'Alene, ID. This role requires patient assessments, coordination of care, and effective communication with families. Candidates must hold a current RN license, possess home health experience, and demonstrate critical nursing skills. Competitive pay rates are offered based on experience and credentials, with potential for contract extension.

Qualifications

• Current state license as a Registered Nurse.
• 1-2 years' experience in clinical care settings.
• 2+ years' experience in home health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor home health patients.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams.
• Educate patients on care techniques.

Skills

Patient assessment

Communication

Organizational skills

Wound care

IV therapy

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

Homecare Homebase Software

Medical equipment

Job description

Position Summary

Primary functions of the Registered Nurse are to administer skilled nursing care for clients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, patient/family and referring agency and assume the responsibility for coordination of care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor home health or hospice patients, developing and updating individualized Plans of Care based on physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care, ensuring quality, continuity, and compliance with regulatory and third-party payer requirements.
• Educate patients and families on medications, care techniques, safety, and self-care based on age, condition, and readiness to learn.
• Supervise and guide support staff (HHA/STNA/LVN) and coordinate referrals to other healthcare agencies as needed.
• Perform on-call duties, participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, and communicate effectively with all parties involved in patient care.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Effectively assesses and responds to patient and family needs in diverse care settings.
• Demonstrates strong communication, organizational, and critical nursing skills, including wound care, phlebotomy, and IV therapy.
• Competent in using and maintaining medical equipment, catheters, and administering respiratory therapy.
• Maintains current licensure, confidentiality, and meets continuing education requirements.
• Works independently and collaboratively, adapting to flexible schedules and local travel.

Required Qualifications

License/Certification

• Current state license as a Registered Nurse - Required
• CHPN certification - Preferred
• Current BLS certification - Required
• Current driver's license - Required
• Must have reliable transportation and insurance - Required

Experience

• Homecare Homebase Software Experience - Required
• OASIS Experience - Required
• 1-2 years' experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting - Required
• 2+ years' Home health experience - Required

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program - Required
• Bachelors of Science in Nursing - Preferred

Job Details

• Job Title: Registered Nurse – Home Health
• Job Type: 3 months Contract
• Schedule: 8 hrs/Day – Day shift
• Expected hours: 40 hours per week
• Location: Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
• Travel: Service area includes all of Kootenai County, with travel to some nearby counties as needed

Pay

• Base pay range: $45.00/hr - $62.00/hr
• Local pay range: $45-$50/hour
• Travel Gross Pay: $2300 - $2480 per week
• Offered pay rate will be based on education, experience, and healthcare credentials
• Opportunity: 3+ months assignment with possibility of extension or conversion

Pride Health is Pride Global's healthcare staffing branch, providing recruitment solutions for healthcare professionals and the industry at large since 2010.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.