RN - Registered Nurse - Per Diem

Job Details Location: Bristol Hospice – Minden, LA 71055 Position type: PRN (Hourly) Salary range: $38.00 - $40.00 per hour Shift: Any Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) who has incredible assessment skills and enjoys meeting the needs of patients and families? Join our growing Bristol Hospice Team and make a positive impact in the lives of others. Bristol Hospice is a nationwide industry leader committed to providing a family‑centered approach in the delivery of hospice services throughout our communities. We are dedicated to our mission that all patients and families entrusted to our care will be treated with the highest level of compassion, respect, and dignity. Our Culture Integrity: We are honest and professional. Trust: We count on each other. Excellence: We strive to always do our best and look for ways to improve and excel. Accountability: We accept responsibility for our actions, attitudes, and mistakes. Mutual Respect: We treat others the way we want to be treated. Responsibilities Complete an initial, comprehensive, and ongoing comprehensive assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs. Provide a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es). Provide professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of the nursing process. Assess and evaluate patient’s status by writing and initiating plan of care; regularly re‑evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs; participating in revising the plan of care as necessary; initiating the plan of care and making necessary revisions as patient status and needs change. Use health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis and develop a care plan that establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis. Include the patient and the family in the planning process. Record pain/symptom management and changes/outcomes as appropriate. Communicate with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and report changes in the patient’s condition; obtain/receive physicians’ orders as required. Teach the patient and family/caregiver self‑care techniques, as appropriate. Work in concert with the interdisciplinary group. All other duties as assigned. Requirements At least one (1) year of acute care experience in an institutional setting. One (1) year of experience in home care preferred. Current licensure in the state. Understanding of the philosophy of hospice and the needs of the terminally ill. Flexibility in work hours. Demonstrated nursing skills per competency checklist. Willingness to maintain comprehensive working knowledge regarding information systems and applicable software programs. Ability to travel throughout the Bristol Hospice Service Area. Benefits Tuition Reimbursement PTO and Paid Holidays Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and more HSA & 401(k) available Mileage Reimbursement for applicable positions Advanced training programs Passionate company culture committed to the highest standard of care in the hospice industry Join a team that embraces the reverence of life! EEOC Statement Bristol Hospice is an equal‑opportunity employer. Our success depends upon our ability to create and maintain a diverse and supportive work environment where individuality is promoted. Bristol puts high priority on the worth of every person. We do not base our hiring decisions on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr