Inpatient Registered Nurse

Position Summary: The Hospice of Baton Rouge is seeking a compassionate and experienced Inpatient Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered hospice care within the inpatient unit. This role supports patients through comprehensive assessments, individualized care planning, and the implementation of interventions that promote comfort and quality of life. The Inpatient Unit offers day shifts (7am - 7pm; 10am - 10pm) and night shifts (7pm - 7am). The Inpatient RN collaborates closely with patients’ families, physicians, hospice aides, and the interdisciplinary care team while ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to hospice standards of care. Job Functions: Utilize the nursing process to assess patients and develop individualized nursing care plans in accordance with hospice policies and established standards of care. Provide high-quality, compassionate care to patients in the inpatient unit and work with families and caregivers to support their understanding and involvement in the care process. Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation—including records, reports, and required forms—within established time frames (e.g., 24 hours for admissions, deaths, and visits). Anticipate patient and family needs and appropriately engage the interdisciplinary team and community resources to support comprehensive care. Initiate nursing interventions to prevent complications and manage symptoms of physical and psychological discomfort to promote optimal quality of life. Respond effectively to physical and emotional emergencies or crisis situations within the inpatient setting. Educate patients and families on the plan of care, goals of treatment, and the implications of the diagnosis and prognosis. Collaborate with all members of the interdisciplinary team and contribute nursing expertise to ensure holistic care planning for the patient and family.