RN - Hospice

Pride Global; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 146,136,000 - 151,867,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Life & disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Pet insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Pride Global is seeking a compassionate Hospice Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) to serve the Greater Lake Charles area. You will manage a hospice caseload, perform patient assessments, and develop care plans with an emphasis on comfort and family support.

Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM with a 40-hour guarantee. Pay rate is $51.00–$53.00 per hour, with mileage reimbursement between visits. Requires RN license and hospice/homecare experience.

Qualifications

• Active RN license required.
• Previous hospice nursing experience required.
• Ability to work independently in a home-based setting.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate care for an assigned caseload of hospice patients.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing evaluations.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized care plans.
• Provide skilled nursing care and symptom management per hospice standards and orders.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on disease progression and available resources.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation.
• Advocate for patient comfort and quality of life.
• Participate in care conferences and family/provider communications.

Skills

RN license

Hospice nursing experience

Independent home-based work

Communication skills

Driver's license

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Hospice Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team serving the Greater Lake Charles area. This position is responsible for providing exceptional end-of-life care, coordinating patient services, and managing a caseload of hospice patients in the home setting. The ideal candidate is patient-centered, adaptable, and committed to delivering high-quality care while supporting patients and their families through every stage of the hospice journey.

Schedule & Work Details

• Location: Greater Lake Charles area
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Weekly Hour Guarantee: 40 hours
• On-Call Requirement: None
• Weekend Requirement: None
• Pay Rate: $51.00 - $53.00 per hour
• Mileage Reimbursement: Yes, reimbursed between patient visits (from first patient to last patient)

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate care for an assigned caseload of hospice patients.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing evaluations.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized care plans based on patient needs.
• Provide skilled nursing care and symptom management in accordance with hospice standards and physician orders.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding disease progression, comfort measures, medications, and available resources.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including physicians, social workers, chaplains, and therapists, to ensure coordinated care.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
• Advocate for patient comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
• Participate in care conferences and communication with family members and healthcare providers regarding patient status and goals of care.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Previous hospice nursing experience required.
• Strong clinical assessment and case management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a home-based setting.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Homecare Homebase (HCHB).
• Previous home health experience.
• Strong patient-centered care philosophy.
• Positive, flexible, and team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with patients, families, and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Experience managing complex patient needs and end-of-life care planning.

Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.