Summary
We are hiring for an
IPU (In-Patient Unit)- Registered Nurse in hospice. Position is PRN.
At
Baptist Reynold's Hospice House in Collierville, TN, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.
As an IPU-Registered Nurse in Hospice, you can expect:
- the ability to develop trusting relationships as an end-of-life care expert.
- being valued and respected by patients and their families.
- employee-focused wellness and support programs
- incredible team support and empathetic leadership
Take your nursing career to a new level of caring. Join us.
Responsibilities
Assumes full nursing responsibility for delivering care to hospice patients in the inpatient setting hospital. Knowledgeable regarding hospice criteria, state and federal regulations and appropriate care of patients and families facing end-of-life.
- Performs hands-on nursing care in the hospice inpatient setting by utilizing the nursing process to achieve quality outcomes for the patients.
- Knowledgeable regarding criteria for hospice general inpatient, respite, and routine home care.
- Initiates and completes a nursing assessment within the specified time, according to level of service (General In-patient care, Residential, Respite).
- Accurately documents problems, appropriate goals, interventions, and patient/family response to hospice care in the electronic medical record.
- Performs 60- or 90-day record review for recertifications as appropriate.
- Initiates and coordinates the plan of care for the hospice patient in the inpatient setting based on recognized needs/problem lists, and modifies the plan of care as needed, to achieve patient/family goals and objectives.
Education And Experience
Experience Requirements
- One year of clinical experience.
License Requirements
- Current RN licensure in the state of practice and one year of clinical experience.
- Current CPR Certification.
- Current driver's license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
Additional State-Specific Requirements
- TN: No additional state specific requirements.
Company Overview
LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.
Baptist Reynolds Hospice House a part of LHC Group family of providers – the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose:
It's all about helping people.
