PRN Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse

PRN Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

in Mandeville, Covington, Slidell, Greater New Orleans areas

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate PRN Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our hospice care team. In this role, you will provide skilled nursing care and support to patients and their families in their homes or facilities. You will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver personalized care and ensure the comfort and dignity of patients during their end-of-life journey. Interim HealthCare®, the nation’s first home care company, is hiring a Hospice LPN who want to experience nursing on a whole new level, where care is personal.

Our Home Health Licensed Practical Nurses enjoy some notable benefits:

• Wage: On call rate is $100 Saturday and $100 for Sunday and visits are paid per visit rate with door-to-door mileage.
• 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes
• Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
• Online training to grow skill sets
• Tuition discounts through Rasmussen University

As a Hospice Health Licensed Practical Nurse, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:

• Provide home-based care to patients with illnesses, injuries and chronic diseases—often after hospital discharge—under the supervision of an RN
• Work with a team of physicians, RNs, CNAs and aides to deliver quality patient care
• Take patient vitals, do assessments, document progress and report changes to RN supervisor
• Assist RN in carrying out patient’s plan of care and teaching patient self-care techniques
• Educate family on the patient’s plan of care, medication and home safety
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care and plan for discharge

A few must-haves for Hospice Health Licensed Practical Nurses:

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program and active LPN license in Louisiana
• Hospice LPN experience required
• CPR certification, valid Driver's License, auto insurance and reliable vehicle
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
• Clinical proficiency in nursing, strong communication skills and compassion

Why Work for Interim HealthCare?

Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to nurses is expressed through our passion to put patients first; a culture that values and appreciates nurses; and our ongoing efforts to advocate for nurses in ways that elevate their profession and reward their sacrificial work. Join a nationwide network of nurses who have rediscovered the passion that led them to nursing.

Interim HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.