What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse position at Egan - Ochsner Home Health New Orleans?
We are hiring for a Registered Nurse.
At Egan Ochsner Home Health, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring and trust. Our team is dedicated to providing high-quality care to our patients and their families. As a Registered Nurse, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide and direct provisions of nursing care to patients in their homes as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies.
- Coordinate 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.
- 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.
Licensure Requirements:
- Current RN licensure in state of practice
- Current CPR certification
- Current Drivers License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation
Additional State Requirements:
- LA: At a minimum, one year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse. One year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse may be waived for a Registered Nurse with recent clinical experience as an LPN. RN licensure must have no restrictions.
