RN (Hospice)
Company: Lourdes Hospice
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
Company Overview: At Lourdes Hospice, 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.$10,000 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.Lourdes
Hospice 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: Lourdes Hospice, Lafayette , RN (Hospice), Healthcare , Lafayette, Louisiana
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