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Home Health Registered Nurse
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What they do
A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$69,683 / year median in Louisiana
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Pay:
$51.00 - $55.75 per hour based on experienceType:
Two-month contractSchedule:
8:00AM - 4:30PM (Monday - Friday)Coverage Areas:
Greater New Orleans Area Primary Responsibilities:
- Provides and directs provisions of nursing care to patients in their homes as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies.
- Coordinates total plan of care with other health care professionals involved in care and helps to achieve and maintain continuity of patient care by planning and exchanging information with physician, agency personnel, patient, family, and community resources. All done within a Point of Care setting.
- Makes the initial and/or comprehensive nursing evaluation visit, determines primary focus of care, develops the plan of care within state specific guidelines, and submits accurate, complete, and timely documentation in collaboration with physician orders.
- Performs patient comprehensive assessments at designated time points and develops the appropriate plan of care.
- Ensures patients meet home health eligibility and medical necessity guidelines as defined by payer source.
Qualifications:
- Current RN License in Louisiana
- Valid Driver's License
- CPR Certification
- Experience in homecare Why work for Adecco?
- Excellent Weekly Pay
- 401(k) Plan
- Skills Training
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan.