Inpatient Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)

carpenterhealth; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Mileage reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Carpenter House in Lafayette, LA is hiring PRN Inpatient Hospice Registered Nurses (RN) for 12-hour DAY and NIGHT shifts. This role includes an ESOP ownership benefit and competitive pay, with mileage reimbursement and opportunities for career advancement.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, developing the Hospice Plan of Care, crisis management, education for patients and families, and meticulous record-keeping while adhering to all policies and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• RN license required in Louisiana.
• Minimum of two years full-time RN experience in oncology, acute care, hospice, or home health.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance are required.
• Knowledge of EMR systems is required.
• Home Health or Hospice experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Assist in developing and implementing the Hospice Plan of Care.
• Provide acute crisis management including high flow oxygen, IV therapies, and palliation.
• Educate patient and family on Plan of Care and medication administration.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Adhere to policies, regulations, and compliance standards.

Skills

Compassionate care

Time management

Patient education

Education

Louisiana RN license

CPR certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Now hiring for PRN Inpatient Hospice Registered Nurses (RN) - 12-hour DAY AND NIGHT 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

Part-Time Benefits:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – company-paid ownership benefit
• Competitive pay with increased earning potential
• Mileage reimbursement (adjusted for fuel price changes)
• Career advancement opportunities

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

All inquiries will be kept confidential. EOE.