Inpatient Hospice RN: Compassionate Skilled Care

Hospice Of Acadiana Inc; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospice of Acadiana, Inc. seeks an Inpatient Unit RN to join the IPU team. You will perform comprehensive assessments, develop and revise care plans, and administer prescribed medications to maximize comfort for patients.

You will collaborate with the attending physician and interdisciplinary group, educate families, and coordinate case management while supporting quality care standards in Louisiana.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Louisiana.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Completes initial, comprehensive and ongoing assessments of patient and family to determine hospice needs.
• Develops a care plan based on nursing diagnosis and revises as needed.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
• Acts as Case Manager for assigned caseload and coordinates patient care.
• Communicates with physician and interdisciplinary team about patient needs.
• Teaches patient and family self-care techniques and health guidance.
• Attends interdisciplinary team meetings and ensures continuity of care.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Patient care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient and family education

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

Hospice of Acadiana, Inc. seeks an Inpatient Unit RN to join the IPU team. You will perform comprehensive assessments, develop and revise care plans, and administer prescribed medications to maximize comfort for patients.

You will collaborate with the attending physician and interdisciplinary group, educate families, and coordinate case management while supporting quality care standards in Louisiana.