RN - Home Health - Full Time - Jefferson

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Responsible for providing skilled nursing services to patients in their homes under the direction of a physician. Must assess, plan, implement, document, evaluate outcomes.

Position Details:

Mercy – Home Health RN

(Community-Based)
Opportunities Available in Mercy Jefferson Metro Area and Neighboring Counties

Sign-On Bonus $10,000

Are you a skilled and compassionate nurse seeking a more meaningful and flexible way to make an impact?

Join Mercy Home Health, a 5-star rated agency in customer satisfaction,

Where you’ll deliver high-quality, patient-centered care—right in the homes of those who need it most.

A home health nurse manages a caseload of patients experiencing a wide range of health conditions. The home health nurse provides pertinent patient education, treatment, and emotional support to help these individuals recover from injuries and illnesses and/or manage chronic disease processes. The home health nurse demonstrates excellent assessment skills and is technically proficient. Requires ability to anticipate and respond to changes in clinical status of patients. Position requires excellent rapport, understanding, and communication with the patients and their family members. A home health nurse is responsible for communicating with doctors and other healthcare professionals in regards to their home health patients, in a consistent and professional manner. Concise and accurate communication and documentation related to changes to medication and plan of care essential.

Why Mercy Home Health?

Autonomy & Impact:
Enjoy the independence of providing care in the community while building strong, personal connections with your patients.
Diverse & Meaningful Work:
Care for patients across a wide range of age groups, social backgrounds, and cultures—helping them achieve meaningful health outcomes in their own homes.
Flexible Schedule:
- Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
- Rotating On-Call Weekends
- Holiday Rotation: 1 summer holiday & 1 winter holiday per year
Mileage Reimbursement:
- $0.70 per mile (subject to change per Federal Reimbursement Rate)

Qualifications:

Experience: Prefer one year of experience in a related field (home health, acute care, etc.).
Education: Graduation from an accredited nursing program required.
Licensure: Current RN license in the state of Missouri required. Must also have a valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.
Certifications: BLS Certification required through the American Heart Association.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

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