TERREBONNE HOMECARE IS THE ONLY LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED HOME HEALTH AGENCY IN THE TRI-PARISH AREA AND WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR THE BEST LOCAL NURSES TO CARE FOR OUR COMMUNITY.

We are looking for a Registered Nurse to coordinate care for our patients and facilitate their speedy recovery. You will be responsible for educating them and their families on prevention and healthy habits. The ideal candidate will be a responsible and well-trained professional able to give the best nursing care with little supervision. You will be compassionate and cool-tempered. You will be able to follow health and safety guidelines faithfully and consistently. The goal is to promote patient’s well-being by providing high quality nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient’s condition and assess their needs to provide the best possible care and advice
• Communicate patient conditions to physicians and update them on all aspects of their care.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients
• Review patients medications and lab results according to physician’s orders
• Review field nurses documentation and confirm plan of cares and nursing notes are being followed as ordered by the ordering physician
• Review nursing orders and insure they are being followed accurately as ordered by the physician.
• Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families
• Expand knowledge and capabilities by attending educational workshops, conferences etc.

Skills

• Proven experience as a registered nurse
• Excellent knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures
• Excellent knowledge of emergency care
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (sanitation, decontamination etc.) and willingness to follow them at all times
• A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Responsible and compassionate
• Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Patient with excellent problem-solving skills
• BSc or other diploma from a nursing program
• Valid nursing license

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person