Registered Nurse

Apex Home Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, a CMS 5-Star rated home health provider serving Louisiana, seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver in-home patient care across the Northshore, New Orleans, and Baton Rouge areas.

You will perform skilled nursing visits, assess patient needs, develop care plans, administer medications, and document all care in EHRs, while collaborating with physicians and the care team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license in Louisiana and CPR certification.
• Clinical skills in assessment, care planning, med administration, wound care, and chronic disease management.
• Strong documentation and organizational abilities, including EHR charting.
• Effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled nursing visits and assess patient conditions.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans and coordinate care.
• Administer medications and treatments and monitor outcomes.
• Document all care in EHR and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Educate patients and families on disease management and prevention.
• Participate in case conferences and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Nursing

Patient assessment

Care planning

Documentation

Communication

Independent field work

Travel to homes

Education

RN license (Louisiana)

CPR certification

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Company Description

Apex Home Health LLC is a locally owned and operated home health provider led by Registered Nurses, serving communities across Louisiana. The organization is recognized as a CMS 5-Star rated and HHCAHPS Honors Elite provider, reflecting its commitment to exceptional patient care and satisfaction. Apex Home Health proudly delivers quality in-home nursing services to residents on the (PRN)-Northshore as well as the greater (FT)-New Orleans and (PRN)-Baton Rouge areas. Team members join a patient-centered environment that values clinical excellence, professional integrity, and compassionate care.

Role Description

The Registered Nurse will provide comprehensive in-home nursing care to patients, including assessment, care planning, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of patient needs. Day-to-day responsibilities include performing skilled nursing visits, administering medications and treatments, monitoring patient conditions, and documenting all care in accordance with regulatory and agency standards. The RN will collaborate with physicians, therapists, caregivers, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate individualized care plans and promote optimal patient outcomes. Additional duties include educating patients and families on disease management, safety, and preventive care, as well as participating in case conferences and quality improvement initiatives. These are full-time/PRN positions with travel to patient homes within the service area.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Louisiana and current CPR certification.
• Clinical skills in patient assessment, care planning, medication administration, wound care, and chronic disease management in a home health or similar setting.
• Strong documentation and organizational abilities, including accurate electronic health record (EHR) charting and adherence to regulatory and agency policies.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and educating patients and families.
• Ability to work independently in the field, manage a clinical caseload, prioritize tasks, and exercise sound clinical judgment.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel to patient homes within the designated service area.
• Previous home health, acute care, or community nursing experience preferred; familiarity with CMS home health regulations is a plus.
• Commitment to culturally competent, non-discriminatory care and maintaining patient safety, privacy, and dignity at all times.