Per Diem Peds RN Home Care - Hammond
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 by planning and exchanging information with physicians, agency personnel, patients, families, and community resources. The role provides home health services through Hammond LA PCS, part of LHC Group and the Optum family of businesses. The position requires working in home situations and serving clients regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Requirements
- Current and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice; Louisiana RN licensure must have no restrictions.
- Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
- For 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.
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 care team from admission to discharge.
- Complete clinical nursing assessments in accordance with federal and state program requirements and payer needs.
- Ensure patient/client eligibility and medical necessity for services according to payer and agency policy.
- Develop and revise individualized plans of care or 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, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Development opportunities for other roles.
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