Registered Nurse

Company: Ochsner Home Health of New Orleans
Location: Metairie
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Job Description:

Company Overview:
We are hiring for a Full-Time Registered Nurse (RN) with a $10,000 Sign on Bonus.

At Ochsner Home Health, a part of the LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve-it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.

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 strengthen your experience, this is a great opportunity for you.
  
  Essential Functions:
  
  • Provides clinical services within the scope of practice, as defined by the state laws governing the practice of nursing, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team.
  • Makes the initial and/or comprehensive nursing evaluation visit, determines primary focus of care, develops the plan of care within State specific guidelines, and submits accurate, complete, and timely documentation, per policy.
  • Regularly evaluates and re-evaluates (as warranted by changes in condition but at least every 60 days) the patient's nursing needs.
  • Performs patient comprehensive assessments at designated time points and develops the appropriate POC, in collaboration with physician orders.
  • Ensures patients meet home health eligibility and medical necessity guidelines as defined by payer source.
  • Initiates, develops, implements, and makes necessary revisions to the plan of care in collaboration with the physician and other health care professionals involved in care.
    Education & Experience: License Requirements
    
    • Current RN license in state of Louisiana.
    • Current CPR certification required.
    • Current Drivers License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
      State Requirements
      
      • LA: At a minimum, one year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse.
      • One year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse may be waived for a Registered Nurse with recent clinical experience as an LPN.
      • RN licensure must have no restrictions.
        LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.
        
        Must be fully vaccinated or be willing to complete full vaccination by date of hire and proof of vaccination will be required. If permitted by state law, the company will consider requests for religious or medical exemptions.
        
        Ochsner Home Health of New Orleans is part of the LHC Group family of providers - the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: "It's all about helping people."
        

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