Registered Nurse - East Baton Rouge, Central, Baker Area (Capable Program)

Job Details: Job Location: Hospice of Baton Rouge - Main Office - Baton Rouge, LA, Salary Range: Undisclosed, If you are passionate about our mission and dedicated to providing compassionate end-of-life care, The Hospice of Baton Rouge is seeking a compassionate PRN RN for home visits for Capable program (7-10 visits per month plus mileage). Together, we can continue making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and their families.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Keep a positive attitude. Keep this organizations mission at the forefront of decisions.
Maintain professionalism in all interactions with staff, participants, families and remember you are a representative of this organization.
Will collaborate with older adults to deliver nursing components of the CAPABLE Program.
Addresses functional opportunities and promote independence and tenure in the community with older adults.
Uses training and motivational interviewing techniques to conduct a comprehensive interview to identify and prioritize issues that matter to the participant. These goals become the foundation for brainstorming and action plan development and implementation. Document the participant's own goals in up to 3 Action Plans.
Communicate with the CAPABLE Occupational Therapist and other team members as needed to ensure close collaboration throughout and after the program.
Conduct a comprehensive, semi-structured interview to identify and prioritize issues related to medications, pain, depression, strength and balance, primary care provider communication, and other topics as prioritized by the older adult.
Engage participants in problem-solving to identify behavioral and environmental contributors that may impact function. Coach and guide the older adult in building self-efficacy and confidence.
Reinforce brainstorming techniques, strategic thinking, and more independent problem-solving to promote the ability to live at home and in the community.
Provide education and resources to address future needs and the participant's priorities.
Communicate with the OT and other team members, including primary care providers.
Document visits accordingly and maintains records, reports and forms that are accurate and contain quality content per documentation policie
Actively seeks continuous education in areas of nursing.
Maintains current registered nursing licensure and CEUs.

 
Qualifications: Education:      

•  Associates Degree in nursing required; Bachelor of Science in nursing preparation preferred.

Certification:

• Current Louisiana License from the Louisiana State Board of Nursing

•Current CPR certification

Work Experience:      

• At least two years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical setting. Home care experience preferred.

Special Skills:

• Ability to work from a collaborative, client-directed model.

•Willingness and ability to implement a protocol and balance with clinical judgment.

• Ability to work independently as well as on an interdisciplinary team.

• Supportive and sensitive to needs of participants and families, as well as other staff.

• Able to cope with the emotional stress of participants, family, and self.

•Humanistic attitude toward participants / family care.

•Tolerant of individual lifestyles.

Other Requirements:             

• Good physical assessment skills and computer skills.

• Good communication skills.

•  Installation of company communication application on cellular device.

• Must have own transportation and provide proof of liability insurance which meet state requirements.

• Must be able to travel to and from participant's homes without assistance.