Registered Nurse (Home Health) - Louisiana Nurse Staffing Corporation

Job Description:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Home Health Registered Nurse to join our team. In this role, you will provide high-quality care to patients in their homes, ensuring they receive the necessary medical attention and support for their recovery and overall well-being.

Responsibilities:

• Provides services in accordance with the plan of care.
• Makes the initial evaluation visit and regularly reevaluates the patient's nursing needs.
• Initiates the plan of care and necessary revisions.
• Provides those services requiring substantial specialized nursing skills.
• Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes for each patient visit and summaries of care conferences on his/her patients in a timely manner as per Agency policy.
• Coordinates services.
• Informs case manager and disciplines of changes in the condition and needs of the patient.
• Counsels the patient and caregivers in meeting nursing and related needs.
• Participates in continuing education and in-service programs.
• Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.
• Processes orders and notifies physician of patient needs and changes in condition. Completes certification/recertification orders and discharge summaries.
• Determines the amount and type of nursing needed by each individual patient.
• Refers to Physical Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist and Medical Social Worker those patients requiring their specialized skills.
• Supervises and teaches other nursing personnel and home health aides.
• Conducts patient care conferences on patients assigned to his/her care.
• Participates in peer review and Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement as assigned.
• Rotation of on-call duty nights, weekends and holidays, as needed.
• Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges and significant change in condition in accordance with Agency defined time frames.
• Appropriately utilizes ICD-10 codes.

Qualifications:

- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Louisiana; CPR certification required
- Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, preferably in home health or a related field
- Strong clinical skills and knowledge of home health care practices; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledgeable on use of Kinnser/Wellsky EMR
- Ability to work independently and manage a flexible schedule
- Reliable transportation and valid driver's license

Benefits:

- Flexible scheduling options
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Mileage reimbursement

Medical Speciality:

- Home Health

Weekly Schedule:

- Varies

Work Location:

- Multiple