Registered Nurse (RN)

St. Joseph Hospice; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Competitive Pay

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Short-term & Long-term Disability

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

St. Joseph Hospice is hiring a Full-Time Registered Nurse (RN) in Covington, LA, focusing on patient care and hospice planning. The RN will perform assessments, educate families, and maintain medical records.

Qualifications include a Louisiana RN license, CPR certification, and at least two years of nursing experience. Employees benefit from an ESOP plan, competitive pay, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years full-time experience as an RN in hospice, oncology, acute care, long-term care, or home health care.
• Current automobile insurance and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patients.
• Assist in developing and implementing the Hospice Plan of Care.
• Educate patients and families on medication administration and care.
• Act as primary liaison between physician, patient/family, and hospice team.
• Maintain accurate and updated medical records.

Skills

Compassionate RN

Time management skills

Knowledge of EMR

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license in Louisiana

CPR certification

Job description

Now hiring for a Full‑Time Registered Nurse (RN) in Covington, LA!

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

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 call schedule
• Abide by company policies and procedures, compliance guidelines, applicable laws, and regulations promptly reporting any suspected violation of compliance standards

Benefits

• 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
• 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)