Job Description & Requirements Primary Care Home Health Nurse Practitioner (NP) StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: Assessment 8 This facility is seeking a Primary Care Home Health Nurse Practitioner (NP) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need. Details and requirements for this opportunity: <ul><li> Schedule: Flexible scheduling based on availability (Part-Time or Full-Time basis) </li><li> Patients per day: 6-10 </li><li> Practice Setting: In home health and wellness evaluations </li><li> Scope: Home Care </li><li> State Licensure: Louisiana </li></ul> Facility Location The festivals, the restaurants and the night life are a few of the main attractions in New Orleans, and there's always the French Quarter, established by the French in 1718, that is a must go place. Bourbon Street is where the upscale lounges and historic restaurants and jazz clubs are to be found. No wonder the first opera in North America was performed in New Orleans! Job Benefits AMN Healthcare typically arranges medical or dental malpractice insurance for the contractor providers we match to client opportunities. In addition, our locum tenens can receive highly competitive pay and a dedicated team that handles all travel, lodging, rentals and transportation needs. Additionally, our Physician Mobility initiative decreases the amount of time you must wait to work at a facility where you are presented or have worked from 24 months to 6 months. About the Company At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable. Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Practitioner, Fnp, Np, Anp, Advanced Practice, Advanced Practice Nurse, Nurse Nursing, Family, nurse-practitioner, nurse practitioner, NP<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?w5Xcqkpc1zjSo1Fu7Nqhdwe" width="0" height="0" />

**Primary Care Home Health Nurse Practitioner (NP)**

This facility is seeking a Primary Care Home Health Nurse Practitioner (NP) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need.

**Job Description**

- Schedule: Flexible scheduling based on availability (Part-Time or Full-Time basis)
- Patients per day: 6-10
- Practice Setting: In home health and wellness evaluations
- Scope: Home Care
- State Licensure: Louisiana

**Benefits**

- AMN Healthcare typically arranges medical or dental malpractice insurance for the contractor providers we match to client opportunities.
- Highly competitive pay and a dedicated team that handles all travel, lodging, rentals, and transportation needs.
- Our Physician Mobility initiative decreases the amount of time you must wait to work at a facility where you are presented or have worked from 24 months to 6 months.

**Community Overview**

The festivals, the restaurants, and the nightlife are a few of the main attractions in New Orleans, and there's always the French Quarter, established by the French in 1718, that is a must-go place. Bourbon Street is where the upscale lounges and historic restaurants and jazz clubs are to be found. No wonder the first opera in North America was performed in New Orleans!

Primary Care Home Health Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Professional Summary:The RN will utilize their broad-based clinical knowledge to effectively assess, implement health promotion and prevention interventions, manage acute and chronic illness states, assist patient/residents in the attainment of optimal levels of functioning rehabilitation, evaluate patient/resident response to actual or potential health problems, and provide supportive measures for the dying patient/resident and their significant others. Nursing care is performed in accordance with the Louisiana Registered Nurses Practice Act and within the individual nurse s scope of license. Core Responsibilities:• Assess the health care needs of the patient/resident and maintain or develop a plan of care to meet interdisciplinary goals• Assess and act on significant changes in the patient s/resident s health condition• Carry out the plan of care by performing/assigning delegated tasks• Collect and document pertinent data into the electronic patient/resident medical record• Complete nursing assessments within required time frames, and in accordance with policy and procedure.• Identify and act on predictable needs of the patient/resident• Meet the health care needs of patient/resident by assessing and assisting thepatient/resident to meet expressed needs• Meet the emotional and spiritual needs of patients/residents and/or families• Prioritize and complete tasks within the RN s assigned shift• Update patient/resident care plans• Notify assigned physician of any changes in condition• Report incidents of verbal or physical abuse immediately to the Nurse Manager of the unit they are assigned; or designated off-shift nursing leadership• Perform head-to-toe assessment• Insert IV lines• Care and management of peripheral and central lines, including PICC lines• Administer medication including IVs• Coordinate and participate in admission and discharge of patient• Measure vital signs, including pain (the 5th vital sign), pulse oximetry, etc.• Perform wound care assessments including dressing changes (sterile and nonsterile), and obtaining wound cultures as necessary• Obtain and deliver specimens to lab• Perform tracheostomy care• Perform non-acute ventilator care, if needed• Perform suctioning including oral, nasogastric, and tracheostomy• Perform deep suctioning, which may include obtaining specimens• Assess for and administer tube feedings• Assist with routine urinary and bowel elimination including catheters, colostomies, and digital stimulation• Educate patients/residents and/or families regarding health and diagnoses and medication administration including indications for the medication.• Respond and assist in an emergency situation• Provide clinical oversight to Licensed Practical Nurses, Nursing Assistants and Health Technicians• One-to-one observation to include virtual observation• Performing capillary blood glucose and monitoring• Performs other duties as assigned.• Maintains regular and punctual attendance.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?f5z009wvI95%2fETjbZayr9gi" width="0" height="0" />

**Registered Nurse**

The RN will utilize their broad-based clinical knowledge to effectively assess, implement health promotion and prevention interventions, manage acute and chronic illness states, assist patients/residents in the attainment of optimal levels of functioning rehabilitation, evaluate patient/resident response to actual or potential health problems, and provide supportive measures for the dying patient/resident and their significant others. Nursing care is performed in accordance with the Louisiana Registered Nurses Practice Act and within the individual nurse's scope of license.

**Job Description**

- Assess the health care needs of the patient/resident and maintain or develop a plan of care to meet interdisciplinary goals
- Assess and act on significant changes in the patient’s/resident’s health condition
- Carry out the plan of care by performing/assigning delegated tasks
- Collect and document pertinent data into the electronic patient/resident medical record
- Complete nursing assessments within required time frames, and in accordance with policy and procedure
- Identify and act on predictable needs of the patient/resident
- Meet the health care needs of patient/resident by assessing and assisting the patient/resident to meet expressed needs
- Meet the emotional and spiritual needs of patients/residents and/or families
- Prioritize and complete tasks within the RN’s assigned shift
- Update patient/resident care plans
- Notify assigned physician of any changes in condition
- Report incidents of verbal or physical abuse immediately to the Nurse Manager of the unit they are assigned or designated off-shift nursing leadership
- Perform head-to-toe assessment
- Insert IV lines
- Care and management of peripheral and central lines, including PICC lines
- Administer medication including IVs
- Coordinate and participate in admission and discharge of patient
- Measure vital signs, including pain (the 5th vital sign), pulse oximetry, etc.
- Perform wound care assessments including dressing changes (sterile and nonsterile), and obtaining wound cultures as necessary
- Obtain and deliver specimens to lab
- Perform tracheostomy care
- Perform non-acute ventilator care, if needed
- Perform suctioning including oral, nasogastric, and tracheostomy
- Perform deep suctioning, which may include obtaining specimens
- Assess for and administer tube feedings
- Assist with routine urinary and bowel elimination including catheters, colostomies, and digital stimulation
- Educate patients/residents and/or families regarding health and diagnoses and medication administration including indications for the medication
- Respond and assist in an emergency situation
- Provide clinical oversight to Licensed Practical Nurses, Nursing Assistants, and Health Technicians
- One-to-one observation to include virtual observation
- Performing capillary blood glucose and monitoring
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance

Med-surge Registered Nurse (RN) - Veteran Affairs Contract

Professional Summary:The RN will utilize their broad-based clinical knowledge to effectively assess, implement health promotion and prevention interventions, manage acute and chronic illness states, assist patient/residents in the attainment of optimal levels of functioning rehabilitation, evaluate patient/resident response to actual or potential health problems, and provide supportive measures for the dying patient/resident and their significant others. Nursing care is performed in accordance with the Louisiana Registered Nurses Practice Act and within the individual nurse s scope of license. Core Responsibilities:• Assess the health care needs of the patient/resident and maintain or develop a plan of care to meet interdisciplinary goals• Assess and act on significant changes in the patient s/resident s health condition• Carry out the plan of care by performing/assigning delegated tasks• Collect and document pertinent data into the electronic patient/resident medical record• Complete nursing assessments within required time frames, and in accordance with policy and procedure.• Identify and act on predictable needs of the patient/resident• Meet the health care needs of patient/resident by assessing and assisting thepatient/resident to meet expressed needs• Meet the emotional and spiritual needs of patients/residents and/or families• Prioritize and complete tasks within the RN s assigned shift• Update patient/resident care plans• Notify assigned physician of any changes in condition• Report incidents of verbal or physical abuse immediately to the Nurse Manager of the unit they are assigned; or designated off-shift nursing leadership• Perform head-to-toe assessment• Insert IV lines• Care and management of peripheral and central lines, including PICC lines• Administer medication including IVs• Coordinate and participate in admission and discharge of patient• Measure vital signs, including pain (the 5th vital sign), pulse oximetry, etc.• Perform wound care assessments including dressing changes (sterile and nonsterile), and obtaining wound cultures as necessary• Obtain and deliver specimens to lab• Perform tracheostomy care• Perform non-acute ventilator care, if needed• Perform suctioning including oral, nasogastric, and tracheostomy• Perform deep suctioning, which may include obtaining specimens• Assess for and administer tube feedings• Assist with routine urinary and bowel elimination including catheters, colostomies, and digital stimulation• Educate patients/residents and/or families regarding health and diagnoses and medication administration including indications for the medication.• Respond and assist in an emergency situation• Provide clinical oversight to Licensed Practical Nurses, Nursing Assistants and Health Technicians• One-to-one observation to include virtual observation• Performing capillary blood glucose and monitoring• Performs other duties as assigned.• Maintains regular and punctual attendance.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?ipYkfvjohby7owoPtWny3wj" width="0" height="0" />

**Registered Nurse**

The RN will utilize their broad-based clinical knowledge to effectively assess, implement health promotion and prevention interventions, manage acute and chronic illness states, assist patients/residents in the attainment of optimal levels of functioning rehabilitation, evaluate patient/resident response to actual or potential health problems, and provide supportive measures for the dying patient/resident and their significant others. Nursing care is performed in accordance with the Louisiana Registered Nurses Practice Act and within the individual nurse's scope of license.

**Job Description**

- Assess the health care needs of the patient/resident and maintain or develop a plan of care to meet interdisciplinary goals
- Assess and act on significant changes in the patient’s/resident’s health condition
- Carry out the plan of care by performing/assigning delegated tasks
- Collect and document pertinent data into the electronic patient/resident medical record
- Complete nursing assessments within required time frames, and in accordance with policy and procedure
- Identify and act on predictable needs of the patient/resident
- Meet the health care needs of patient/resident by assessing and assisting the patient/resident to meet expressed needs
- Meet the emotional and spiritual needs of patients/residents and/or families
- Prioritize and complete tasks within the RN’s assigned shift
- Update patient/resident care plans
- Notify assigned physician of any changes in condition
- Report incidents of verbal or physical abuse immediately to the Nurse Manager of the unit they are assigned, or designated off-shift nursing leadership
- Perform head-to-toe assessment
- Insert IV lines
- Care and management of peripheral and central lines, including PICC lines
- Administer medication including IVs
- Coordinate and participate in admission and discharge of patient
- Measure vital signs, including pain (the 5th vital sign), pulse oximetry, etc.
- Perform wound care assessments including dressing changes (sterile and nonsterile), and obtaining wound cultures as necessary
- Obtain and deliver specimens to lab
- Perform tracheostomy care
- Perform non-acute ventilator care, if needed
- Perform suctioning including oral, nasogastric, and tracheostomy
- Perform deep suctioning, which may include obtaining specimens
- Assess for and administer tube feedings
- Assist with routine urinary and bowel elimination including catheters, colostomies, and digital stimulation
- Educate patients/residents and/or families regarding health and diagnoses and medication administration including indications for the medication
- Respond and assist in an emergency situation
- Provide clinical oversight to Licensed Practical Nurses, Nursing Assistants, and Health Technicians
- One-to-one observation to include virtual observation
- Performing capillary blood glucose and monitoring
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance