Local Contract Nurse RN - Home Health
Columbus, MS
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Position Overview

Seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to provide skilled home health services throughout Lowndes, Clay, and Noxubee Counties. This role is responsible for conducting OASIS assessments, delivering skilled nursing care, managing IV therapy and wound care needs, and coordinating patient care in the home setting. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical assessment skills, home health experience, and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient-centered care.

Schedule & Work Details

• Location: Lowndes, Clay, and Noxubee Counties, MS
• Patient Care Setting: Home Health
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Weekly Hour Guarantee: 40 Hours
• Productivity Expectation: 30 Points
• Pay Rate: $51-$53/hour
• On-Call Requirement: Not required; available if desired
• Mileage Reimbursement: Yes, reimbursed between patient visits (first patient to last patient)

Key Responsibilities

• Complete OASIS assessments, including Start of Care (SOC), Recertification, Resumption of Care (ROC), and Discharge visits.
• Provide skilled nursing services in accordance with physician orders, agency policies, and home health regulations.
• Administer and monitor IV therapies and treatments.
• Perform comprehensive wound assessments and provide wound care management.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care based on patient needs.
• Monitor patient conditions and communicate significant changes to physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
• Educate patients and caregivers regarding disease management, medications, treatments, and home care plans.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation within the electronic medical record system.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Maintain compliance with state, federal, Medicare, and agency requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Associate Degree in Nursing or higher.
• Previous home health experience.
• OASIS assessment experience.
• Experience with IV therapy and wound care.
• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to travel throughout the assigned service area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Homecare Homebase (HCHB).
• Strong knowledge of Medicare home health regulations and documentation requirements.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage a patient caseload.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Experience coordinating care within an interdisciplinary team environment.

Additional Information

• Agency: Mississippi Home Care Columbus
• Coverage Area: Lowndes, Clay, and Noxubee Counties
• Patient Care Setting: Home Health
• Professional Certification Required: Active RN License
• Resource Type: Non-IT Contractor