RN / Registered Nurse - Hospice, On-Call
Job Summary
All Saints Hospice is seeking a passionate, dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join their team in Lake Charles, LA. The ideal candidate will provide 1:1 care, offer supportive services, and communicate with physicians and families during off-hours.
About the Role
As a On-Call RN, you will collaborate with the Remote Triage On-Call Team to deliver hands-on care to hospice patients and offer supportive services to their families. Your responsibilities include assessing and managing urgent symptoms, administering medication, communicating with physicians, providing guidance and support, and completing timely documentation and communication.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Remote Triage On-Call Team to deliver hands-on care to hospice patients and offer supportive services to their families during after-hours, on an on-call basis
- Assess and manage urgent symptoms quickly and compassionately
- Administer medication or adjust care based on hospice protocols or provider orders
- Communicate with the physician regarding changes in condition and obtain orders as necessary
- Offer guidance and support to the patient and family in understanding the current condition and anticipating the next steps
- If a death occurs during on-call hours, the RN will go to the home or facility to pronounce death, provide support to the family, contact the funeral home, and notify the hospice team
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing school with current licensure to practice in state of operation
- One year nursing experience required, 3+ years preferred
- Experience in hospice or a similar setting preferred
- Knowledge of the hospice philosophy of care
- Commitment to clinical and documentation excellence
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order
Qualifications
- Knowledge of the hospice philosophy of care
- Commitment to clinical and documentation excellence
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order
Benefits and Perks
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)
- Tuition discounts & reimbursement
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous PTO
- Mileage reimbursement
- Access to wellness and discount programs such as Noom, SkinIO (Virtual Skin Cancer Screening), childcare, gym memberships, pet insurance, travel and entertainment discounts and more
About Our Line of Business
All Saints Hospice, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, promotes the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of both the person experiencing life's journey and their faith. Our mission is to provide a high standard of care to our patients and the community that surrounds them. We strive to holistically meet their spiritual, social, and clinical needs in the most peaceful, dignified, and comforting manner possible. We are always mindful of the privilege we are granted through our hospice ministry to express compassion, respect, sensitivity, hope, and love.
For more information, please visit www.allsaintshospice.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.