Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) - PRN

Job Summary

As a PRN Hospice Registered Nurse (RN), you'll provide compassionate, individualized care to patients wherever they call home, helping them and their loved ones navigate one of life's most important journeys with dignity, comfort, and peace.

Responsibilities

• Provide home-based care to patients with a prognosis of six months or less to live, focused on quality of life
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team comprised of a physician, LPN, CNA, HHA, social worker, chaplain and volunteers to carry out the patient’s plan of care
• Perform patient assessments, check vitals, evaluate breathing, monitor pain, administer prescribed medication and treatments
• Ensure accessibility of medical equipment, prescribed oxygen, medication and other supplies
• Educate family on the patient’s prognosis, changes in care plan, medication and hospice goals
• Take a holistic approach to care that engages the patient’s mind, body, spirit and family

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program and active RN license in Louisiana
• Minimum of 1 year of home hospice nursing experience
• CPR certification
• Valid Louisiana driver’s license, auto insurance and transportation
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and compassion

Skills

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Active RN license in Louisiana
• Minimum of 1 year of home hospice nursing experience
• CPR certification
• Valid Louisiana driver’s license, auto insurance and transportation
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations

Benefits

• Salary: $38.00 - $40.00 per hour
• Schedule: PRN visits available 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratios where you have an impact
• Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
• Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs
• Tuition discounts through Rasmussen University

Pay

Salary: $38.00 - $40.00 per hour

Schedule

Schedule: PRN visits available 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratios where you have an impact

Benefits

• Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
• Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs
• Tuition discounts through Rasmussen University