Registered Nurse - RN

LHC Group; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-focused wellness programs

Opportunities for career growth

Flexible work-life balance

Job summary

A leading health care provider is looking for a Registered Nurse in New Orleans, LA. As a Registered Nurse, you will deliver nursing care at home, coordinating plans with other healthcare professionals while developing strong patient relationships. The ideal candidate will have current RN licensure in Louisiana and passion for patient care and wellness. This role offers flexibility, growth opportunities, and the chance to make meaningful connections with patients and their families.

Qualifications

• Must have clinical experience as a Registered Nurse.
• CPR certification must be current.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and vehicle access.

Responsibilities

• Provide and direct nursing care to patients at home.
• Coordinate care with other healthcare professionals.
• Develop and implement patient care plans.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Education

Current RN licensure in Louisiana

Current CPR certification

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.

As a Registered Nurse, you can expect:

• 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

Egan - Ochsner Home Health New Orleans – a part of LHC Group family of providers – the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. 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

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

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