Local Contract Nurse RN - Home Health
Job DescriptionPRIDE Health is seeking a local contract nurse RN Home Health for a local contract nursing job in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Home HealthDiscipline: RNStart Date: 06/01/2026Duration: 13 weeks40 hours per weekShift: 8 hours, daysEmployment Type: Local ContractPosition Overview:Seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse to provide high-quality hospice care to patients in their homes. This role focuses on delivering patient-centered care, participating in interdisciplinary collaboration, and ensuring comfort and dignity for patients and their families throughout the hospice journey.Schedule & Work Details:Location: Baton Rouge, LA and 50-mile radiusSchedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PMWeekly Guarantee: 36 hoursOn-Call/Weekend Requirement: YesMileage Reimbursement: Yes, between patient visits (first to last patient)Pay Rate: $51 to $53 per hourKey Responsibilities:Provide day-to-day skilled nursing care to hospice patients in their homesPerform patient assessments and monitor changes in conditionParticipate in IDG (Interdisciplinary Group) meetings and complete IDG documentationCoordinate and manage patient care plans in collaboration with the hospice care teamOrder medications, medical supplies, and durable medical equipment (DME) as neededEducate patients and families on disease progression, symptom management, and end-of-life careMaintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation, including EMR usageEnsure compassionate support for patients and families during end-of-life careRequired Qualifications:Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of LouisianaAssociate of Science in Nursing (ASN) requiredPrior hospice or relevant nursing experience requiredStrong clinical, communication, and documentation skillsAbility to work independently and manage a field-based schedulePreferred Qualifications:Experience with Homecare Homebase (HCHB)Strong organizational and time management skillsCompassionate approach with a focus on patient dignity and comfortAbout PRIDE HealthPRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.BenefitsWeekly payHoliday PayGuaranteed Hours401k retirement planCancelation protectionReferral bonusMedical benefitsDental benefitsVision benefits