Hospice RN (PRN) at LED FastStart

Ferriday, Louisiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing, Hospice Care, Patient Care, Clinical Evaluation, Plan of Care, Documentation, Collaboration, Self-Care Techniques

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Summary 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 themeaningful 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. Responsibilities 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. Education and Experience 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. Company Overview LHC Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. At LHC Group we are proud to offer benefits that support your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review LHC Group's comprehensive benefits and perks:https://bit.ly/LHCGBenefits Heart of Hospicea part ofLHC Group family of providers – the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose:It's all about helping people.

Responsibilities

The Hospice RN assumes full nursing responsibility for the delivery of the Plan of Care for each hospice patient and continuously evaluates performance to enhance care quality. They also make initial nursing evaluations, identify patient needs, and collaborate with the care team.