Hospice RN (PRN)

We are hiring for a Hospice Registered Nurse-PRN.

At

Heart of Hospice, a part of LHC Group , we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it : for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.

As a Hospice RN, you can expect :

the ability to develop trusting relationships as an end-of-life care expert

being valued and respected by patients and their families

employee-focused wellness and support programs

incredible team support and empathetic leadership

Take your nursing career to a new level of caring.

Assumes full nursing responsibility for the delivery of the Plan of Care for each hospice patient. Continuously evaluates personal and professional performance and makes necessary changes to increase productivity and quality of care delivered.

Makes the initial nursing evaluation in determining eligibility for hospice services during visit within forty-eight (48) hours of referral.

Identifies the patient's / family's physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs and re-assesses as needed, no less than every fifteen (15) days.

Initiates and coordinates the plan of care.

Documents problems, appropriate goals, interventions, and patient / family response to hospice care.

Collaborates with the patient / family, attending physician and other members of the IDG in providing patient and family care daily.

Instructs and supervises the patient / family in self-care techniques when appropriate.

Maintains accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient's condition.

Experience Requirements

One year of clinical experience.

License Requirements

Current RN licensure in the state of practice and one year of clinical experience.

Current CPR Certification.

Current driver's license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.

Additional State Specific Requirements

LA : a minimum two years full time experience working as an RN. However, two years of full time clinical experience in hospice care as a licensed practical nurse may be substituted for the required two years of experience as a registered nurse.