Compassionate Palliative Care LPN — Home Visits

Hospice Foundation Of Greater Baton Rouge; Baton Rouge (LA); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Hospice of Baton Rouge seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide compassionate palliative care as part of an interdisciplinary team. The role includes direct patient care, documentation, and education for families in home or office settings.

Requirements include a Louisiana Practical Nursing license, CPR, and at least two years of staff nurse experience in acute care or home care. Travel to patient homes is needed, and reliable transportation is required.

Formación

• Diploma in Practical Nursing and active Louisiana license.
• CPR certification required.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain records, reports, and forms per documentation policies.
• Make weekly phone calls and home visits as needed and document in EMR.
• Interact with IDT and collaborate on plan of care for patients and families.
• Provide high-quality nursing care to patients and support families and other staff.
• Educate community on the Palliative Care Program as needed.

Conocimientos

Patient assessment

Independence

Teamwork

Compassion

Emotional resilience

Educación

Diploma in Practical Nursing

Descripción del empleo

Hospice of Baton Rouge seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide compassionate palliative care as part of an interdisciplinary team. The role includes direct patient care, documentation, and education for families in home or office settings.

Requirements include a Louisiana Practical Nursing license, CPR, and at least two years of staff nurse experience in acute care or home care. Travel to patient homes is needed, and reliable transportation is required.