RN Staff- Home Based Care

Job Summary

Responsible and accountable for a group of patients during a designated time frame and to provide care to these patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment/instrumentation, and other health care team members. Supervises the activities of Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants. Service area includes West St. Tammany and Washington parishes. On-call rotation. Mileage is reimbursed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current RN License with the Louisiana State Board of Nursing by an Accredited Institution with no restrictions.
• Minimal 1 year clinical experience in acute care or other inpatient nursing experience required for Home Health.
• Current BLS certifications through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross.
• The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off.
• Proficient I.V. skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Home Health or Hospice experience preferred, but not required.
• Proficient Computer Skills Preferred.

Physical Demands

• Must possess good physical health.
• Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time.
• Lifting at least 20 pounds is required.
• Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.
• Physical Effort required: Constant (67%-100%) - handling/feeling, talking, hearing, seeing; Frequently (34%-66%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, stooping, crouching, reaching; Occasionally (1%-33%) - climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), balancing, crawling.

Contact Information

Sherly Johnson Matherne, HR Talent Partner
Talent Acquisition - Human Resources