RN Staff Per Diem-Home Health

About the role

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
• This position requires driving a hospital-owned vehicle and/or a personally owned vehicle to perform the essential job duties. Must have a valid and current state issued driver's license. Must maintain and provide proof of automobile insurance (at own expense) in amounts which meet at least the minimum liability coverage limits required by the state of their residence.

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