Hospice RN

About the job

Heart N Home Hospice, part of LHC Group and the Optum family of businesses, is hiring a full-time hospice registered nurse (RN) case manager in Lewiston, Idaho. The nurse takes full nursing responsibility for carrying out each hospice patient's plan of care and supports patients and families facing death and dying.

Heart N Home Hospice belongs to LHC Group, which describes itself as a nationwide post-acute care partner working with hospitals, physicians and families.

What you'll do

• Visit new referrals within 48 hours to make the first nursing evaluation of whether the patient is eligible for hospice
• Assess the physical, psychosocial and environmental needs of patients and families, reassessing as needed and at least every 15 days
• Start, develop and coordinate the plan of care together with other professionals
• Carry out treatment that supports patients' physical, psychosocial, emotional and spiritual well-being
• Work each day with patients, families, the attending physician and the rest of the IDG
• Teach patients and families self-care techniques when appropriate and supervise them
• Document problems, goals, interventions and how patients and families respond to hospice care, and keep accurate clinical notes
• Work in any home setting, whatever the age, race, creed, color, sex, disability or finances of the client

What you need

• A current, unrestricted RN license in the state where you practice
• A current driver's license and valid vehicle insurance, with a dependable vehicle you can use, or public transportation

Preferred

• At least 1 year of clinical experience
• Current CPR certification, or the ability to earn it within 90 days of hire

Schedule

• Full-time

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase and 401k contributions, subject to eligibility