Registered Nurse - Hospice

Summary

We are hiring for a Registered Nurse in Hospice.

At Deaconess Hospice in Laurel, MS, a part of LHC Group , we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it : for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.

As a Hospice RN, you can expect :

the ability to develop trusting relationships as an end-of-life care expert.

being valued and respected by patients and their families.

employee-focused wellness and support programs

incredible team support and empathetic leadership

Take your nursing career to a new level of caring.

Responsibilities

As the Registered Nurse, you will assume full nursing responsibility for the delivery of the Plan of Care for each hospice patient, while continuously evaluating personal and professional performance and making necessary changes to increase productivity and quality of care delivered.

Makes the initial nursing evaluation in determining eligibility for hospice services during visit within forty-eight (48) hours of referral.

Identifies the patient's / family's physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs and re-assesses as needed, no less than every fifteen (15) days.

Initiates and coordinates the plan of care while maintaining accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient's condition.

Documents problems, appropriate goals, interventions, and patient / family response to hospice care.

Collaborates with the patient / family, attending physician and other members of the IDG in providing patient and family care daily.

Education And Experience

Experience Requirements

• One year of clinical experience.

License Requirements

Additional State Specific Requirements

Company Overview LHC Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

At LHC Group we are proud to offer benefits that support your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review LHC Group's comprehensive benefits and perks : Deaconess Hospice a part of LHC Group family of providers – the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose : It's all about helping people.