Registered Nurse - RN

LHC Group; Chalmette (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility for work-life balance

Opportunities for career growth

Employee-focused wellness programs

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Chalmette is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide nursing care in patients' homes. This full-time role involves coordination of care, patient assessments, and maintaining care plans. Candidates must have current RN licensure and a reliable means of transportation. Previous experience in home health is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a dependable vehicle or public transportation access.
• Ability to develop and maintain care plans.
• Experience in home health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients in their homes as prescribed.
• Coordinate care with healthcare professionals.
• Perform comprehensive assessments and document care.

Skills

Flexibility for work-life balance

Strong communication skills

Nursing assessments

Patient care coordination

Education

Current RN licensure in state of practice

Current CPR certification

One year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse

Job description

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Summary

We are hiring for a Registered Nurse. At Egan Ochsner Home Health, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.

• flexibility for true work-life balance
• opportunities for career growth
• the ability to build trusted nurse-patient relationships
• employee-focused wellness and support programs

If you love nursing and want to strengthen your experience, this is a great opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse (RN) in Home Health provides and directs provisions of nursing care to patients in their homes as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies.

• Coordinates total plan of care with other health care professionals involved in care and helps to achieve and maintain continuity of patient care by planning and exchanging information with physician, agency personnel, patient, family, and community resources. All done within a Point of Care setting.
• Makes the initial and/or comprehensive nursing evaluation visit, determines primary focus of care, develops the plan of care within state specific guidelines, and submits accurate, complete, and timely documentation in collaboration with physician orders.
• Performs patient comprehensive assessments at designated time points and develops the appropriate plan of care.
• Ensures patients meet home health eligibility and medical necessity guidelines as defined by payer source.

Education and Experience

License Requirements

• Current RN licensure in state of practice
• Current CPR certification
• Current Drivers License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation

Additional State Requirements

• LA: At a minimum, one year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse. One year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse may be waived for a Registered Nurse with recent clinical experience as an LPN. RN licensure must have no restrictions.

Company Overview

LHC Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

At LHC Group we are proud to offer benefits that support your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review LHC Group's comprehensive benefits and perks: https://bit.ly/LHCGBenefits

We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It’s all about helping people.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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