Contract RN - Home Health Field Nurse
$98,800–$114,400 year
On-siteHammond, Louisiana, United States
Job Summary
Conduct home health field nursing visits, assessing patient learning needs and implementing tailored teaching strategies for patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams. Manage nursing resources effectively while adapting communication styles and respecting patient privacy during interactions. Perform duties requiring lifting up to 100 pounds and handle exposure to blood, body fluids, and hazardous medications. Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local laws and accreditation standards. Requires current RN license, state or compact registration, and at least one year of home health experience.
Required Qualifications
- RN - Registered Nurse
- License of State in which intend to work or Compact License
- >1 year experience required
- Local or travel accepted
- Required - Registered nurse degree
- Valid Driver License and Auto Insurance
- Minimum 1 year experience in Home Health setting as RN
- HCHB EMR experience
- Required - Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
- Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Good organizational and time management skills and ability to be self-directed
- Ability to demonstrate good judgement
Desired Qualifications
- >2 year experience preferred
- Preferred - Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing
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