Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $62,100.00 - $91,400.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
On-call
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development support
Paid holidays
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The Hospice of Baton Rouge is a dedicated healthcare organization specializing in providing compassionate end-of-life care to patients and their families within the Baton Rouge community. This hospice focuses on improving the quality of life for individuals facing terminal illnesses by delivering comprehensive, patient-centered services that emphasize comfort, dignity, and support. Established as a trusted leader in hospice care, the Hospice of Baton Rouge integrates medical expertise with emotional and spiritual support to create a holistic approach to care. The organization is committed to maintaining high standards of clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and compassionate service through its skilled multidisciplinary teams.Show More
Job Requirements
- Nursing degree required
- Current Louisiana Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Current CPR certification
- Minimum of 3-5 years RN leadership experience
- Strong communication skills with patients families facilities physicians and internal staff
- Ability to install and utilize company communication applications on a personal cellular device
Job Qualifications
- Nursing degree
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Current Louisiana Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Current CPR certification
- Minimum of 3-5 years RN leadership experience
- 2 years of hospice or home health experience preferred
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff patients families physicians and facility partners
- Strong leadership and decision-making skills with the ability to manage stressful situations and patient/family concerns independently
- Supportive and sensitive approach to both staff and patient/family needs
- Demonstrated expertise in terminal care including pain and symptom management and hospice nursing practices
Job Duties
- Support the Director of Clinical Services in overseeing hospice nursing staff ensuring high-quality patient care accurate documentation and efficient use of resources
- Provide daily leadership guidance and supervision to nursing staff promoting teamwork communication accountability and staff morale
- Conduct regular one-to-one and team meetings to evaluate performance provide feedback and support professional development
- Assist with staffing scheduling and assignment management to ensure adequate coverage and appropriate workload distribution
- Implement performance improvement plans as needed to address individual or team development opportunities
- Ensure the delivery of compassionate patient-centered care in accordance with hospice standards policies and regulatory requirements
- Monitor patient care plans to ensure they meet individual patient needs complete ride-alongs and reinforce Perfect Visit Standards on an ongoing and annual basis
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Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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