Hospice Nurse - Hospice
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Nursing
RN Nurse, Healthcare Nursing, Palliative Care Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist
US:
LA:
Hammond | Nursing | PRN
- As Needed
Posted 5 months ago
DescriptionStatus: PRN
- As Needed
Shift: Monday thru Friday ;
Rotating call
Exempt:
No
Summary:
The Registered Nurse at North Oaks Medical Center is primarily responsible for his/her patients. They shall possess the qualities most exemplary of the nursing profession. These qualities include compassion, empathy, accountability, honesty, together with the knowledge and skills they have learned within their nursing education. The Hospice Registered Nurse shall adhere to the Standards of Practice of NOMC. He/She will provide comprehensive nursing care to hospice patients and coordinate the implementation of the plan of care (POC).
Apply knowledge of growth and development when assisting patients and caregivers of all ages in dealing with issues related to death and dying. Is proficient in the care and use of all equipment which he/she has the authority and responsibility to use.
The Hospice registered nurse is a member of the health care team and is responsible for providing quality nursing care utilizing NOMC standards of care. Will uphold the philosophy and objectives of Patient Services. Is a resource person for other members of the health care team. Responsible for oversight of the patient’s plan of care, teaching the caregiver and assessing all aspects of the patient’s care.
Will utilize effective communication between personnel, physicians, other hospital departments, other healthcare entities, patients and families.
Other information:
Education:
Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Current LA RN license is required.
Membership in a professional organization is encouraged.
Experience/
Skills:
Must have minimum of 2 years full time experience as full time licensed RN.
2 years of full-time clinical experience in hospice care as an LPN may be substituted for the required two years of experience as an RN
Physical Demands:
Strength:
Medium
Push:
Occasionally
Pull:
Occasionally
Lift:
Occasionally
Sit:
Occasionally
Stand:
Frequently
Walk:
Frequently
Responsibilities:
A. Utilize nursing process (assess, plan, implement and evaluate) for each patient on an individual basis. Conduct a complete assessment of the Hospice patient on each nursing visit. Evaluate pain / symptom control and need for further intervention. Refill medications as appropriate. Evaluate the patient, family and home situation to determine that emotional, spiritual, and volunteer needs are being met. Evaluate the patient’s condition and home situation to determine if the services of a Nursing Assistant is required and to determine which services and frequency are necessary to meet the patient’s needs.
B. Assist with QA / PI program as requested.
C. Document patient response to medication and procedure, using vital sign record, nurses’ notes, and any other form as appropriate.
D. Provide fall safety / precaution instructions to patient / caregiver as appropriate.
E. Perform inhalation therapy as ordered by the physician and/or teaching the patient / caregiver to administer inhalation treatments and care for equipment. Provide oxygen / fire safety assessment and instructions to patient / family.
F. Instruct patients or caregivers to administer injections as ordered by the physician.
G. Instruct the patient or caregiver in all aspects of disease process, and signs and symptoms to be reported. Instruct on medications, including expected actions, side effects, and correct dose, time, and recording of medicines given. Instruct on safe storage and use of narcotics and controlled drugs.
H. Assess pain and symptoms and managing them appropriately. Instruct on effective use of analgesics and recognition…
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