Registered Nurse

Stat Home Health; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Competitive Pay

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Mileage reimbursement

Disability (short-term & long-term)

Job summary

The Carpenter Health Network is hiring a Full-Time Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) in Baton Rouge, LA. This on-site role requires an active Louisiana RN license, CPR certification, and hospice or related care experience.

You will be part of our patient-focused team with ESOP benefits and a strong commitment to quality end-of-life care. Join a supportive network that values employee ownership, competitive pay, and opportunities to advance within hospice care.

Qualifications

• RN license required in Louisiana.
• Minimum 2 years full-time RN experience in hospice, oncology, acute or long-term care.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Knowledge of EMR systems.
• Hospice experience preferred.
• Compassionate RN with strong time management.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Contribute to developing and implementing the Hospice Plan of Care.
• Educate patient and family on Plan of Care, medications, and care needs.
• Serve as liaison between physician, patient/family and hospice team.
• Maintain accurate medical records and conduct supervisory visits.

Skills

RN license

2+ years RN experience

CPR certification

Driver’s license

EMR knowledge

Hospice experience preferred

Time management

Tools

EMR

Job description

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We are hiring for Full-Time Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) in Baton Rouge, LA!

Why Join Us?

At St. Joseph Hospice, 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

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) license required in 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) of experience in hospice care 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 Hospice experience preferred
• Compassionate RN with great time management skills

Job Duties:

• Performs the initial and on-going assessment of the patient
• Assist in developing and implementing the Hospice Plan of Care
• Educate patient and family on Plan of Care, including medication administration, dressing changes, oxygen administration, Hospice philosophy and care of the terminally ill patient
• Act as primary liaison between physician, patient/family and hospice team
• Maintain an accurate and updated medical record
• Makes routine supervisory visits
• Participates in agency on-call schedule
• Abide by company policies and procedures, compliance guidelines, applicable laws, and regulations promptly reporting any suspected violation of compliance standards
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive Pay
• Increased Earning Potential
• Short-term & Long-term Disability
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Mileage reimbursement (reflective of fluctuating fuel prices)