Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)-PRN | Metairie, LA | Interim HealthCare - Louisiana

Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)- PRN

in Metairie, Louisiana

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced PRN Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dedicated hospice care team.

In this role, you will provide skilled nursing care and support patients and their families in their homes or facilities.

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure the highest quality of care and comfort for patients during their end-of-life journey.

We are currently looking for Hospice RNs with a commitment to providing quality, end-of-life care while enjoying the flexibility and fulfillment that comes with it.

If that sounds exciting, you are made for this!

Our Hospice Registered Nurses enjoy some notable benefits :

• Salary : $40.00 per hour
• Schedule : PRN visits and weekend call availability required
• 1 : 1 nurse-to-patient ratios where you have an impact
• Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
• Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs
• Tuition discounts through Rasmussen University

As a Hospice Registered Nurse, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do :

• Provide home-based care to patients with a prognosis of six months or less to live, focused on quality of life
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team comprised of a physician, LPN, CNA, HHA, social worker, chaplain and volunteers to carry out the patient’s plan of care
• Perform patient assessments, check vitals, evaluate breathing, monitor pain, administer prescribed medication and treatments
• Ensure accessibility of medical equipment, prescribed oxygen, medication and other supplies
• Educate family on the patient’s prognosis, changes in care plan, medication and hospice goals
• Take a holistic approach to care that engages the patient’s mind, body, spirit and family

A few must-haves for Hospice Registered Nurses :

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program and active RN license in Louisiana
• Minimum of 1 year of hospice nursing experience
• CPR certification
• Valid Louisiana driver’s license, auto insurance and transportation
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
• Clinical proficiency in nursing specialty, strong communication skills and compassion

Why Work for Interim HealthCare Hospice?

Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Hospice Registered Nurses (RNs).

Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to nurses is expressed through our passion to put patients first; a culture that values and appreciates nurses;

and our ongoing efforts to advocate for nurses in ways that elevate their profession and reward their sacrificial work. Join a nationwide network of nurses who have rediscovered the passion that led them to nursing.

Interim HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.