Per Diem Pediatric Registered Nurse- Metairie
About The Position
The Per Diem Pediatric Registered Nurse provides and directs nursing care to patients in their homes as prescribed by a physician and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies. The nurse coordinates the total plan of care with other health care professionals and supports continuity of care through planning and exchanging information with physicians, agency personnel, patients, families, and community resources. The role provides clinical services within the nurse’s scope of practice and infection control standards, completes required assessments, evaluates patient eligibility and medical necessity, and develops or revises individualized plans of care. The nurse ensures the frequency and duration of care meet patient needs and can function in any home situation regardless of the client’s age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition.
Requirements
- Current and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice.
- Current driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
- In Louisiana, at least one year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse; this may be waived for a Registered Nurse with recent clinical experience as an LPN.
- RN licensure must have no restrictions.
Nice To Haves
- Current CPR certification or ability to complete it within 90 days of hire.
- At least one year of RN experience.
- Pediatric experience.
- Proven ability to work independently.
- Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality clinical services within scope of practice and infection control standards.
- Coordinate care with other members of the patient/client’s care team from admission to discharge.
- Complete clinical nursing assessments per federal and state program requirements and payer needs.
- Ensure patient/client eligibility and medical necessity for services as defined by payer and agency policy.
- Develop and revise individualized plans of care/service plans with other community providers.
- Ensure the plan of care frequency and duration meet patient needs and initiate revisions with physician approval.
- Function in any home situation regardless of the client’s age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase.
- 401(k) contribution.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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