RN (Hospice)
Company: Louisiana Hospice and Palliative Care
Location: Opelousas
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
Company Overview: $7,500 Sign On Bonus!Excellent Pay &
Benefits1:1 Patient CareFlexibility to Create Your Own
ScheduleCareer Advancement OpportunitiesTuition Reimbursement401k
and Employee Stock Purchase PlanGreat Culture - join our family!The
Registered Nurse in Hospice (RN) assumes full nursing
responsibility for the delivery of the Plan of Care for each
hospice patient. Continuously evaluates personal and professional
performance and makes necessary changes to increase productivity
and quality of care delivered. Adheres to and supports the
policies/procedures/goals/objectives of hospice in an attempt to
assure quality patient care. Strives for independence and sound
critical decision-making regarding the delivery of patient care in
a cost-effective manner without compromising quality. Develops the
patients Plan of care in collaboration with other professionals and
implements treatment strategies based on scientific nursing theory
that promotes physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual
well-being. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
Familiar with the concepts and needs of patients / families who are
facing death and dying issues. Effective communication skills, both
verbally and written.At Louisiana Hospice and Palliative Care, you
will have a career, not just a job. Our mission driven culture is
evident by our current employees and the impact made on patients
and families.Louisiana Hospice and Palliative Care,-- -a part of
LHC Group is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals,
physicians and families nationwide. From home health and hospice
care to long-term acute care and community-based services, we
deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that empowers patients to
manage their health at home.For More Career Opportunities with LHC
Group visit -Essential Functions: 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. 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 on a daily basis.Instructs and supervises
the patient/family in self-care techniques when
appropriate.Maintains accurate and relevant clinical notes
regarding the patient's condition. Reports patient condition and
any identified needs/issues to Administrator on a daily
basis.Supervises and evaluates the home health aides/homemaker's
ability to perform assigned duties every 14 days. Performs
supervisory aide visits to the patient's residence every 14 days to
assess whether goals are being met.Performs supervisory visits with
the aide present per state regulations.Participates in LHC Connect
and completes all required hospice assigned modules on-line on a
monthly basis.Participates in daily nursing report on patients to
Administrator and provides all necessary documentation.Performs 60
or 90 day record review (recertification's) as appropriate. Follows
processes and regulations for admissions and recertification of
hospice patients and reviews findings with
Administrator.Participates in Interdisciplinary Group Meeting (IDG)
regarding patient care every 14 days.Participates in the QAPI plan
and process on a daily basis indentifying any problems to
Administrator.Compliance with procedures and processes of
ordering/obtaining medications ordered by the physician and
included in the patients Plan of care from Hospice Pharmacia.
Assures compliance when possible of medication regime within the
specified formulary.Maintains up-to-date personnel file.Performs
LPN Supervisory visits as assigned by Administrator and in
accordance with state regulations.May fill-in as Alternate if
Administrator is unavailable.Functions as a preceptor to new
hires.Participates in on-call rotation.Participates in the Care
Management process. Education & Experience: Experience
RequirementsOne year of clinical experience.LA: a minimum two years
full time experience working as an RN. However, two years of full
time clinical experience in hospice care as a licensed practical
nurse may be substituted for the required two years of experience
as a registered nurse.License RequirementsCurrent RN licensure in
the state of practiceCurrent CPR CertificationCurrent driver's
license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable
vehicle, or public transportation.Equal Opportunity Employer -
vets, disability.Must be fully vaccinated or be willing to complete
full vaccination by date of hire and proof of vaccination will be
required.-- - If permitted by state law, the company will consider
requests for religious or medical exemptions.
Keywords: Louisiana Hospice and Palliative Care, Lafayette , RN (Hospice), Healthcare , Opelousas, Louisiana
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