Compassionate Hospice RN – Sign-On Bonus

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Franciscan Health Lafayette Central is seeking a Hospice Registered Nurse to provide compassionate end-of-life care to patients in their homes and communities. The role involves travel up to 75% to deliver high-quality hospice services and support to patients and families in need.

The position emphasizes emotional, spiritual, and medical support, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comfort and dignity in the final days.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree- Nursing/Patient Care is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree- Nursing/Patient Care is preferred.
• 1 Year Home Health or Hospice Care Experience is preferred.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license is required by the state.
• CPR certification by American Heart Association is required.
• Driver’s License is required.
• Auto Insurance is required.

Responsibilities

• Determine patient eligibility for home care and hospice care.
• Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Assess and analyze data to determine nursing diagnoses, needs, and plan of care.
• Develop and revise the plan of care based on patient condition and data.
• Prioritize and implement the plan; coordinate care delivery and interventions.
• Communicate changes in assessments to providers for safe transitions in care.
• Promote patient independence by setting care goals.

Skills

Home health experience

RN license

CPR certification

Driver’s license

Auto insurance

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Franciscan Health Lafayette Central is seeking a Hospice Registered Nurse to provide compassionate end-of-life care to patients in their homes and communities. The role involves travel up to 75% to deliver high-quality hospice services and support to patients and families in need.

The position emphasizes emotional, spiritual, and medical support, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comfort and dignity in the final days.