Inpatient Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)
On-site · Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
Job Summary
Provides initial and ongoing patient assessments and implements Hospice Plan of Care in an inpatient hospice setting; manages acute crises with oxygen therapy and medications for palliation; educates patients and families on Plan of Care including medication administration, dressing changes, oxygen administration, Hospice philosophy and care of the terminally ill patient; maintains accurate and updated medical records; adheres to company policies and procedures, compliance guidelines, applicable laws, and promptly reports any suspected violations; works full-time on 12-hour day shifts in Shreveport, LA.
Required Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (RN) license required in the State of Louisiana
- Minimum of two (2) years full-time experience as an RN, either in oncology, an acute care setting with direct patient care, a long-term care facility, hospice or home health care.
- Two (2) years hospice care experience as an LPN may be substituted for the required 2 years of experience as an RN
- Current CPR certification required
- Current automobile insurance and valid driver�s license
- Knowledge of EMR is required
- Previous Home Health or Hospice experience preferred
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