Local Contract Nurse RN - Home Health - $53-58 per hour

PRIDE Health is seeking a local contract nurse RN Home Health for a local contract nursing job in Harahan, Louisiana. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Home Health Discipline: RN Start Date: 09/21/2026 Duration: 28 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours, days Employment Type: Local Contract Pride Health is actively hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our client's growing Home Health team. Location: Harahan, LA, 70123 ; Coverage Areas: Greater New Orleans Area, LA Job Type: W-2 | Local & Travel Options Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM On-Call/Weekend: None Productivity: 30 points/week Compensation Local Pay: $53.00 to $58.00/hour (W-2) Mileage Reimbursement: $0.48/mile Job Summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) – Home Health providers and directs skilled nursing care to patients in their homes as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, payer requirements, and agency policies. The RN works closely with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary care teams to ensure high-quality, coordinated, and patient-centered care. Key Responsibilities: Provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes according to physician orders and the established plan of care. Coordinate the total plan of care with physicians, therapists, agency staff, patients, families, and community resources. Perform initial, comprehensive, and follow-up nursing assessments at designated time points. Determine the primary focus of care and develop an individualized plan of care within state-specific guidelines. Monitor patient condition and identify changes requiring intervention or physician notification. Ensure accurate, complete, and timely documentation within the Point of Care/EMR system. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to promote continuity and quality of patient care. Educate patients and caregivers regarding medications, disease management, treatments, safety, and home care procedures. Ensure patients meet home health eligibility and medical necessity requirements as defined by applicable payer guidelines. Follow all applicable federal, state, local, and agency regulations, policies, and procedures. Maintain patient confidentiality and uphold professional standards of nursing practice. Requirements Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice. Current CPR certification. Valid driver's license. Current vehicle insurance. Access to a dependable vehicle or reliable transportation. Ability to provide home health nursing services throughout the Greater New Orleans Area. Strong assessment, clinical documentation, communication, and care coordination skills. Pride Health is Pride Global's healthcare staffing branch, providing recruitment solutions for healthcare professionals and the industry at large since 2010. As a minority-owned business that delivers exceptional service to its clients and candidates by capitalizing on diverse recruiting, account management, and staffing backgrounds, Pride Health's expert team provides tailored and swift sourcing solutions to help connect healthcare talent with their dream jobs. Pride Global and its affiliates, including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, Pride Now, and Pride One, offer eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors. Equal Employment Opportunity Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Fair Chance Employment Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances. Accommodations We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us. Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation. About PRIDE Health PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations. Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors. Equal Employment Opportunity Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Fair Chance Employment Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances. Accommodations We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us. Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates : Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation. Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793. Benefits Weekly pay Holiday Pay Guaranteed Hours 401k retirement plan Cancelation protection Referral bonus Medical benefits Dental benefits Vision benefits