Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- PRN

Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

in Metairie, Louisiana

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate PRN Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our hospice care team. In this role, you will provide skilled nursing care and support to patients and their families in their homes or facilities.

You will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver personalized care and ensure the comfort and dignity of patients during their end-of-life journey.

Interim HealthCare®, the nation’s first home care company, is hiring a Hospice LPN who want to experience nursing on a whole new level, where care is personal.

Our Hospice Licensed Practical Nurses enjoy some notable benefits :

• Salary : $28.00-$30.00 per hour
• Schedule : PRN visits and weekend call availability required
• 1 : 1 nurse-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes
• Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
• Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs
• Tuition discounts through Rasmussen University

As a Hospice Licensed Practical 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, under the supervision of an RN
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team comprised of a physician, RN, CNA, social worker, chaplain and volunteers to carry out the patient’s plan of care
• Perform nursing services which are planned, delegated, and supervised by the registered nurse
• Assess and provide patient and family / caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care
• Take a holistic approach to care that engages the patient’s mind, body, spirit and family

A few must-haves for Hospice Licensed Practical Nurses :

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

Why Work for Interim HealthCare?

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

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.

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