Inpatient Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)

St. Joseph Hospice; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Competitive Pay

Disability – short/long-term

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

St. Joseph Hospice in Lafayette, LA is hiring a Full-Time Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) for 12-hour day shifts. You will perform patient assessments, develop and implement the Plan of Care, and provide high-flow oxygen and palliation as needed. LA RN license and CPR required; hospice/home health experience preferred.

EMR proficiency and strong time management are essential. Join St. Joseph Hospice and enjoy benefits including an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), competitive pay, and

Qualifications

• Louisiana RN license required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Knowledge of EMR is required.
• Two years hospice/home health experience preferred; RN experience in oncology/acute care acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Performs the initial and ongoing assessment of the patient.
• Assist in developing and implementing the Hospice Plan of Care.
• Provides acute crisis management and palliation as needed.
• Educate patient and family on Plan of Care, medications, and hospice philosophy.
• Maintain accurate and updated medical records.
• Adhere to policies, laws, and reporting requirements.

Skills

RN license

CPR certified

EMR proficiency

Hospice/home health exp

Time management

Compassionate care

Job description

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Now hiring for Full-Time Hospice Registered Nurses (RN) - 12 hour day shifts in Lafayette, LA

Why Join Us?

At The Carpenter House, we invest in our people through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) — a unique benefit that makes you a true employee-owner.

As part of our team, you’ll receive company stock at no cost to you, with benefits that include:

• Building long-term wealth for your future
• Enjoying a retirement benefit you don’t pay for
• Sharing directly in the success you help create every day

Job Duties:

• Performs the initial and on-going assessment of the patient
• Assist in developing and implementing the Hospice Plan of Care
• Provides acute crisis management to hospice patients through means of high flow oxygen therapy, IV infusion/push, SQ medication delivery and other means for palliation
• Educate patient and family on Plan of Care, including medication administration, dressing changes, oxygen administration, Hospice philosophy and care of the terminally ill patient
• Maintain an accurate and updated medical record
• Abide by company policies and procedures, compliance guidelines, applicable laws, and regulations promptly reporting any suspected violation of compliance standards

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) license required in the State of Louisiana
• Minimum of two (2) years full-time experience as an RN, either in oncology, an acute care setting with direct patient care, a long-term care facility, hospice or home health care. Two (2) years hospice care experience as an LPN may be substituted for the required 2 years of experience as an RN
• Current CPR certification required
• Current automobile insurance and valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of EMR is required
• Previous Home Health or Hospice experience preferred
• Compassionate RN with great time management skills
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive Pay
• Increased Earning Potential
• Short-term & Long-term Disability
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off

Make a difference in the lives of others — and your own — with The Carpenter House.

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