Registered Nurse RN Home Health

Elara Caring • Metairie, LA

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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 care in accordance with the plan of care and physician orders. The role includes monitoring patient conditions, reporting changes to the care team, educating patients and families about care and safety, responding appropriately to changes in patient conditions, and helping ensure quality, safe, and continuous care. The nurse must protect patient and staff privacy in accordance with HIPAA.

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 is preferred, but not required.

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 plans, including pet insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff.
• Continuing education opportunities at no cost for all employees.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Family and pet bereavement.
• Fleet vehicle program, with restrictions, or mileage reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree