Inpatient Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)
The Carpenter Health Network · Lafayette, LA · 1 mo ago
On-siteInformation TechnologyFull-time
Job Duties
- Performs the initial and on-going assessment of the patient
- Aid in developing and implementing the Hospice Plan of Care
- Provide acute crisis management to hospice patients through means of high flow oxygen therapy, IV infusion/push, SQ medication delivery and other means for palliation
- Education patient and family on Plan of Care, including medication administration, dressing changes, oxygen administration, Hospice philosophy and care of the terminally ill patient
- Maintain an accurate and updated medical record
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (RN) license required in the State of Louisiana
- Minimum of two (2) years full-time experience as an RN, either in oncology, an acute care setting with direct patient care, a long-term care facility, hospice or home health care. Two (2) years hospice care experience as an LPN may be substituted for the required 2 years of experience as an RN
- CPR certification required
- Current automobile insurance and valid driver’s license
- Knowledge of EMR is required
- Previous Home Health or Hospice experience preferred
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – company-paid ownership benefit
- Competitive pay with increased earning potential
- Mileage reimbursement (adjusted for fuel price changes)
- Career advancement opportunities