Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)-PRN
Interim HealthCareHospice Registered Nurse (RN)- PRN
in Metairie, Kenner, Luling, Lakeview, New Orleans, Chalmette, Mandeville, Covington, and Slidell Louisiana
As a PRN Hospice Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals in the place they call home, supporting them through one of life’s most meaningful and vulnerable journeys. In this flexible role, you will deliver skilled nursing care, manage symptoms, and offer comfort and emotional support to patients and their families—ensuring every individual experiences dignity, peace, and respect at the end of life. You will work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team while having the autonomy to make a truly personal impact with each visit.
At Interim HealthCare Hospice, we believe that exceptional care begins with supporting our nurses. We are committed to creating an environment where you feel valued, respected, and empowered—offering the flexibility of PRN scheduling while providing the resources, guidance, and team support you need to succeed. Here, your compassion is recognized, your voice matters, and your work makes a lasting difference in the lives of those you serve.
Our Hospice Registered Nurses enjoy some notable benefits:
- Salary: $38.00 - $40.00 per hour
- Schedule: PRN visits available
- 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratios where you have an impact
- Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
- Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs
- Tuition discounts through Rasmussen University
As a Hospice Registered Nurse, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:
- Provide home-based care to patients with a prognosis of six months or less to live, focused on quality of life
- Work as part of an interdisciplinary team comprised of a physician, LPN, CNA, HHA, social worker, chaplain and volunteers to carry out the patient’s plan of care
- Perform patient assessments, check vitals, evaluate breathing, monitor pain, administer prescribed medication and treatments
- Ensure accessibility of medical equipment, prescribed oxygen, medication and other supplies
- Educate family on the patient’s prognosis, changes in care plan, medication and hospice goals
- Take a holistic approach to care that engages the patient’s mind, body, spirit and family
A few must-haves for Hospice Registered Nurses:
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program and active RN license in Louisiana
- Minimum of 1 year of hospice nursing experience
- CPR certification
- Valid Louisiana driver’s license, auto insurance and transportation
- Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
- Clinical proficiency in nursing specialty, strong communication skills and compassion
Why Work for Interim HealthCare Hospice?
Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare was built with nurses at its core—and that commitment continues today. We are dedicated to supporting our nurses both professionally and personally, ensuring they feel valued, respected, and empowered in the meaningful work they provide. With more than 300 locations nationwide, Interim HealthCare fosters a culture where nurses are never alone. Through responsive leadership, strong team collaboration, and ongoing advocacy for the nursing profession, we provide the guidance, resources, and support our hospice nurses need to thrive. Here, you’ll find a community that truly understands and honors the emotional impact of hospice care—so you can focus on what matters most: delivering compassionate, dignified care to every patient and family you serve.
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.
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