Home Health RN

Franciscan Health

. Make initial nursing evaluation visits, communicate with physicians, and determine plans of care .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeLafayette • United StatesJunior💰 $34 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in nursing evaluation, care planning, and patient support while adhering to regulatory standards. Proficient in coordinating multidisciplinary care and promoting patient independence through education and goal-setting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Registered Nurse (RN) State Licensing Board CredentialBasic Life Support (BLS) Certification1 Year Acute Care Experience2 Years Home Health Experience2 Years Long-Term Care Experience

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Hard Skills

Nursing EvaluationCare PlanningPatient AssessmentPatient EducationInfection ControlCare CoordinationNursing DiagnosisEmotional SupportPsychological SupportSpiritual Support

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationEmpathyProblem-SolvingLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Industry Keywords

Acute CareHome HealthLong-Term CarePatient OutcomesMultidisciplinary TeamsNurse Practice ActsFranciscan Alliance StandardsCare DeliveryPatient IndependenceInfection-Control Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Make initial nursing evaluation visits, communicate with physicians, and determine plans of care
Practice nursing according to Franciscan Alliance standards, state nursing board standards, nurse practice acts, and governing regulations
Provide emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, families, and caregivers
Collaborate with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes and patient experience
Assess and analyze comprehensive patient data to determine nursing diagnoses, needs, and plans of care
Develop, implement, continuously review, and revise individualized plans of care
Coordinate care delivery and interventions to improve patient outcomes in a safe, respectful, and ethical environment
Evaluate patient progress toward outcomes with patients and families
Communicate assessment changes to providers and coordinate multidisciplinary communication for safe transitions and continuity of care
Promote patient independence through goal-setting, education about conditions and medications, and self-care instruction
Maintain clean and safe work environments according to infection-control policies
Complete equipment preventive maintenance or arrange repairs
Supervise clinical care provided by LPNs and Home Health Aides
Participate in an on-call rotation and provide care outside regular business hours

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate's Degree in Nursing required
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
1 year acute care experience required
2 years home health experience preferred
2 years long-term care experience preferred
Registered Nurse (RN) state licensing board credential required
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required
Driver's License required
Auto Insurance required
Availability for weekend shifts: Saturday and Sunday, 7am to 7pm, plus either Friday or Monday, 7am to 7pm
Up to 75% travel required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Sign-on bonus available for eligible employees
Weekend shift differential for Saturday and Sunday shifts
Comprehensive benefit offerings for eligible employees