RN - Home Health
Pride Global · Baton Rouge, LA · 1 wk ago
On-siteOTHR$51–$53/hrFull-time
Seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality patient care in the home health setting.
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes in accordance with physician orders and agency policies.
- Complete comprehensive patient assessments, including OASIS documentation.
- Develop, implement, and update individualized patient care plans.
- Perform wound assessments and provide wound care treatments as ordered.
- Administer and monitor IV therapies and other prescribed treatments.
- Conduct medication management, reconciliation, education, and monitoring.
- Educate patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, treatments, and safety measures.
- Monitor patient progress and communicate changes in condition to physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
- Coordinate care with therapists, physicians, social workers, and other healthcare professionals.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
- Participate in on-call and weekend coverage as assigned.
Requirements
- Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Minimum of one year of nursing experience.
- Home health experience required.
- Experience completing OASIS assessments and documentation.
- Experience with wound care, IV therapy, and medication management.
- Current BLS certification.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance.
- Ability to travel throughout the assigned coverage area.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in Medicare-certified home health.
- Strong knowledge of home health regulations and compliance standards.
- Excellent assessment, communication, and organizational skills.
- Experience working independently in a field-based clinical setting.
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans).
- Supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity).
- 401(k)-retirement savings.
- Life & disability insurance.
- Employee assistance program.
- Legal support.
- Pet insurance.
- Employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Pay
$51.00 - $53.00 per hour
Schedule
- Full-time, 40 hours per week.
- On-call and weekend requirement.
- Mileage reimbursement provided.
Location: Baton Rouge, LA