Local Contract Nurse RN - Home Health
Monroe, LA
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Position Overview

Pride Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to provide skilled nursing services to patients throughout a 50-mile service area. This position is responsible for delivering high-quality patient care in the home setting, completing clinical assessments, coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team, and promoting positive patient outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a strong home health background and experience providing independent patient care in the community.

Schedule & Work Details

• Agency: St. Francis Medical Center Home Health
• Patient Care Setting: Home Health
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Weekly Hour Guarantee: 32 Hours
• Productivity Expectation: 30 Points per Week
• Pay Rate: $51-$53/hour
• Coverage Area: 50-mile radius from the agency
• On-Call Requirement: One weekend per month
• Mileage Reimbursement: Yes, reimbursed between patient visits (first patient to last patient)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care in patients' homes according to physician orders and individualized plans of care.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing evaluations of patient conditions.
• Develop, implement, and update patient-centered care plans.
• Monitor patient progress and communicate significant changes in condition to physicians and members of the healthcare team.
• Educate patients and caregivers regarding medications, disease management, safety measures, and treatment plans.
• Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, home health aides, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with agency, Medicare, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in case conferences and collaborate with the care team to support positive patient outcomes.
• Maintain compliance with infection control standards, agency policies, and state and federal regulations.
• Participate in assigned on-call weekend coverage.

Required Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Associate Degree in Nursing or higher.
• Previous home health experience.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to travel throughout the assigned service area.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage a patient caseload.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Homecare Homebase (HCHB).
• Knowledge of Medicare home health regulations and documentation requirements.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Experience coordinating care within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional patient-centered care.