Registered Nurse (RN)- Home Health - $15,000 Sign on Bonus

Your job is more than a job. It’s not every day that nursing gives you the opportunity to get a real snapshot of your patient’s life. Home health nursing is one of those rare exceptions. Welcomed into your patient’s home, you have that one-to-one time to devote to them and help them adjust their lifestyles to their medical needs. It’s personalized nursing at its best. Home health takes a certain kind of nurse: excellent clinical skills, excellent critical thinking and excellent decision-making abilities. Organization. Flexibility. Humility. Treating patients from diverse backgrounds with varying illnesses while providing the little extras like conversation, companionship, and compassion, well, you consider that a gift that you don’t take lightly. You’re all about adaptability, responsibility and respect. That’s what we love about you. Responsibilities Take the lead: prioritizing, coordinating, and delegating all care touchpoints for your patients. Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to ensure appropriate direct patient care. Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone. Monitor and engage with your patients, families, and appropriate care team members concerning significant events, patient condition changes, or patient questions and concerns. Prevent and treat wounds. Monitor and execute Joint Commission infection control and environment of care requirements. Ensure continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communications, and an exceptional experience for every patient. Advise and consult with supervisor when unable to complete assignments or perform tasks promptly, effectively, or safely. Initiate patient and family education using appropriate resources and continuum of care services. Contribute to the team by assisting others without being asked. Qualifications Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana, as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. Current American Heart Association BLS certification. Current PALs certification. BSN or LPN welcome. Work Shift Days (United States of America) EEO Statement LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr