Registered Nurse RN Home Health
Elara Caring•New Orleans, LA
About The Position
Elara Caring is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to provide home health care. The nurse assesses patients’ care needs, completes initial and ongoing assessments, and provides nursing care in accordance with plans of care and physician orders. The role also involves monitoring patients, communicating changes to the care team, educating patients and families, protecting privacy under HIPAA, and supporting quality, safe, continuous care. The position requires travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.
Requirements
- Current state license as a Registered Nurse.
- Graduate of an accredited certificate, diploma, associate, or baccalaureate school of nursing.
- At least 1 year of experience as a nurse in a clinical care setting.
- Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment.
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record, or reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.
Nice To Haves
- Home health experience.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients to determine their care needs.
- Complete initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Protect patient and staff privacy in accordance with HIPAA.
- Provide nursing care according to the plan of care and physician orders.
- Monitor patient conditions and report changes to the care team.
- Educate patients and families on their care and safety.
- Take appropriate action when patient conditions change.
- Help ensure quality, safe, and continuous patient care.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including pet insurance.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff.
- Continuing education opportunities at no cost to employees.
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
- Family and pet bereavement leave.
- Fleet vehicle program, subject to restrictions, or mileage reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
