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LHC Group Inc Registered Nurse - RN (Home Health) 2024014318 in Laurel, Mississippi
This is a job for a Registered Nurse - RN (Home Health) position with a company located in Laurel, MS.
Job Summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) in Home Health 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.
Duties: 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. 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. Performs patient comprehensive assessments at designated time points and develops the appropriate plan of care. Ensures patients meet home health eligibility and medical necessity guidelines as defined by payer source.
Education and Experience: License 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.
Company Overview LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.
Equal Opportunity Employer - vets, disability.