RN - Hospice

Lake Charles,, United States | Posted on 10/13/2026

• Specialty RN - Hospice/Palliative Medicine
• Date Opened 10/13/2026
• State/Province Louisiana
• City Lake Charles,
• Country United States

Summary:

• #: DP-RN-LA-Lake
• Profession:
  Registered Nurse
• Specialty:
  Hospice / Palliative Care
• Job Type: Contract/Per Diem
• Location:
  
  Lake Charles, , LA
• Start: ASAP
• Facility Type:
  Hospice
• Shift Type:
  Days, Evenings, Nights
• Rate: $38.70/hour

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN)
• Minimum of 1 year of RN experience; hospice, palliative, oncology, or med-surg experience preferred
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills
• Ability to provide compassionate care in emotionally challenging situations
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

• Assess patient physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care
• Manage pain and symptoms in accordance with physician orders and care plans
• Administer medications, treatments, and interventions safely and accurately
• Provide education and support to patients and families regarding disease progression, care plans, and end-of-life needs
• Coordinate care with physicians, social workers, chaplains, aides, and other team members
• Monitor patient status and report changes promptly
• Document assessments, care, and patient responses accurately and timely
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and care planning
• Provide emotional support and guidance to patients and families during end-of-life care