IPU Registered Nurse $ 2500.00 Sign on Bonus

HOSPICE OF ACADIANA INC•Lafayette, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inpatient Unit Registered Nurse (IPU RN) is a member of the interdisciplinary team and is accountable to the IPU Supervisor and attending physician for providing skilled nursing assessment, planning, and care. The role supports the comfort and health of patients and families in accordance with Hospice of Acadiana, Inc. policies and procedures and Louisiana State Board of Nursing requirements. The RN assesses patients and families, develops and revises plans of care, provides nursing interventions and prescribed medications and treatments, counsels and educates patients and families, and helps patients with activities of daily living. When assigned as case manager, the RN coordinates care for an assigned caseload. The position also involves accurate clinical documentation, communication with physicians and community health contacts, collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, maintaining a safe environment, and attending team meetings. The RN may supervise ancillary personnel, coordinate access to equipment and other services, participate in quality improvement activities, and maintain professional knowledge and skills through continuing education and in-service classes. The position is full-time and assigned to day or night shifts of 12 hours per day. Holiday shifts are scheduled in advance; staff may switch shifts but may not use PTO in advance for those shifts. Holiday PTO may be approved at the IPU Supervisor’s discretion.

Requirements

Valid Louisiana RN license.
Valid BLS CPR certification.
Bachelor’s degree in nursing from a regionally accredited academic institution.
Two years of nursing experience as a practicing RN.
Valid Louisiana driver’s license.
Automobile liability coverage.

Nice To Haves

Valid CHPN (Hospice & Palliative Care Certification).
Inpatient hospice experience.

Responsibilities

Complete initial, comprehensive, and ongoing assessments of patients and families to determine hospice needs.
Provide physical assessments and obtain histories of current and previous illnesses.
Provide professional nursing care using all elements of the nursing process.
Write and initiate plans of care, regularly reevaluate patient and family or caregiver needs, and participate in revising plans as necessary.
Use assessment data to determine nursing diagnoses and develop care plans with goals and palliative nursing actions.
Include patients and families in care planning.
Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
Administer medications and treatments prescribed by the physician in the plan of care.
Counsel patients and families about nursing and related needs, and provide health care instructions as appropriate.
Assist patients with activities of daily living and support self-sufficiency and comfort.
Act as case manager when assigned by the IPU Coordinator and coordinate care for an assigned caseload.
Complete, maintain, and submit accurate and relevant clinical notes about patient condition and care.
Document pain and symptom management changes and outcomes as appropriate.
Communicate patient needs and condition changes to physicians and obtain or receive orders as required.
Communicate with community health-related contacts to coordinate the care plan.
Teach patients and families or caregivers self-care techniques and provide physician-ordered medication, diet, and other instructions.
Work with the interdisciplinary group and attend interdisciplinary team meetings.
Provide and maintain a safe environment for patients and help ensure continuity of care.
Coordinate with families, caregivers, and hospice team members to address patients’ and families’ emotional needs.
Ensure arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.
Supervise ancillary personnel and delegate responsibilities when required.
Maintain and develop professional knowledge and skills through continuing education and in-service classes.
Fulfill requested or accepted case assignments.
Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement teams and activities.
Work assigned 12-hour day or night shifts and scheduled holiday shifts.