The Registered Nurse (RN) 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. Also, The RN Registered Nurse job 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. We offer the following...

• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Schedules
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, dental, and vision packages
• 401(k) Match Program
• Rapid Career Advancement Opportunities
• Internal promotions with a career plan
• All-encompassing Orientation and Fast Track option for Home Care experienced clinicians
• Great Culture – join our family!

Ochsner Home Health of New Orleans, a part of LHC Group, is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. From home health and hospice care to long-term acute care and community-based services, we deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that empowers patients to manage their health at home. Hospitals and health systems around the country have partnered with LHC Group to deliver patient-centered care in the home. More hospitals, physicians and families choose LHC Group, because we are united by a single, shared purpose: It's all about helping people. 

• Provides clinical services within the scope of practice, as defined by the state laws governing the practice of nursing, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team.
• 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, per policy.
• Regularly evaluates and re-evaluates (as warranted by changes in condition but at least every 60 days) the patient's nursing needs.
• Performs patient comprehensive assessments at designated time points and develops the appropriate POC, in collaboration with physician orders.
• Ensures patients meet home health eligibility and medical necessity guidelines as defined by payer source.
• Initiates, develops, implements, and makes necessary revisions to the plan of care in collaboration with the physician and other health care professionals involved in care.

• Current RN license in state of Louisiana.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Current Drivers License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer – vets, disability.

Must be fully vaccinated or be willing to complete full vaccination by date of hire and proof of vaccination will be required.  If permitted by state law, the company will consider requests for religious or medical exemptions.