Home Health RN - FT

LCMC Health•New Orleans, LA

54d•Onsite

About The Position

Home health nursing offers a unique opportunity to provide personalized care within a patient's home, allowing for one-to-one attention and helping patients adjust their lifestyles to their medical needs. This role requires excellent clinical skills, critical thinking, decision-making abilities, organization, flexibility, and humility. The position involves treating patients from diverse backgrounds with varying illnesses, offering conversation, companionship, and compassion. Adaptability, responsibility, and respect are key attributes for success in this versatile nursing role.

Requirements

Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana and as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
Current PALs certification.
BSN or LPN welcome.

Responsibilities

Prioritizing, coordinating, and delegating all care touchpoints for patients.
Collaborating with multidisciplinary team members to ensure appropriate direct patient care.
Maintaining and advocating for a safe environment for everyone.
Monitoring and engaging with patients, families, and appropriate care team members concerning significant events, patient condition changes, or patient questions and concerns.
Preventing and treating wounds.
Monitoring and executing Joint Commission infection control and environment of care requirements.
Ensuring continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communications, and an exceptional experience for every patient.
Advising and consulting with supervisor when unable to complete assignments or perform tasks promptly, effectively, or safely.
Initiating patient and family education using appropriate resources and continuum of care services.
Contributing to the team by assisting others without being asked.