Registered Nurse - RN (Home Health)

LHC Group; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LHC Group is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) for Mississippi HomeCare in Hattiesburg. This position offers a chance to build trusted relationships with patients while providing essential nursing care in a home health setting. Enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Must have current RN license in state of practice.
• CPR certification necessary.
• Dependable transportation access required.

Responsibilities

• Provide and direct nursing care to patients at home.
• Coordinate care plans with healthcare professionals.
• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and develop care plans.

Skills

Patient Care

Nursing Evaluation

Coordination

Documentation

Education

Current RN licensure

Current CPR certification

Job description

Summary

We are hiring for a full-time Registered Nurse (RN).

At Mississippi HomeCare, part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust. We value meaningful connections with patients, their families, our colleagues, and the communities we serve. Join us to find a home for your career.

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 enhance your experience, this is a great opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

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

• Coordinates the total plan of care with other healthcare professionals involved and helps maintain continuity of care by planning and exchanging information with the physician, agency personnel, patient, family, and community resources, all within a Point of Care setting.
• Performs initial and/or comprehensive nursing evaluations, determines the 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.
• Conducts comprehensive assessments at designated time points and develops appropriate plans of care.
• Ensures patients meet home health eligibility and medical necessity guidelines as defined by the payer source.

Education and Experience

License Requirements

• Current RN licensure in the state of practice
• Current CPR certification
• Valid Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation

Company Overview

LHC Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

We offer benefits supporting your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review our comprehensive benefits and perks: https://bit.ly/LHCGBenefits

Mississippi HomeCare of Hattiesburg, part of the LHC Group family, is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care through home health, hospice, community-based services, and inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals. Our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective healthcare. We are united by a shared purpose:

It's all about helping people.