Registered Nurse (RN)

St. Joseph Hospice; Jonestown (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Mileage reimbursement

Competitive pay

Disability coverage

Generous PTO

Job summary

St. Joseph Hospice in Mississippi is seeking a Full-Time Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) for our Vicksburg team. You will perform patient assessments and implement the Hospice Plan of Care, educating patients and families while coordinating with the care team.

Requirements include MS RN licensure, at least two years of RN experience in relevant settings, CPR, a valid driver’s license with auto insurance, and EMR familiarity. Hospice experience is preferred. ESOP stock ownership is provided.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license required in Mississippi.
• Minimum of two years full-time RN experience in oncology, acute care, long-term care, hospice or home health; hospice experience preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Knowledge of EMR systems required.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Develop and implement the Hospice Plan of Care.
• Educate patient and family on Plan of Care and medications.
• Act as liaison between physician, patient/family and hospice team.
• Maintain accurate and updated medical records.
• Participate in agency on-call schedule and compliance with policies.

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

Two years RN experience

Valid driver's license

Auto insurance

Tools

EMR system

Job description

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We are hiring for Full-Time Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) in Vicksburg, MS.

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 Mississippi
• 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) – company-paid ownership benefit
• Competitive pay with increased earning potential
• Short-term & long-term disability coverage
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Mileage reimbursement (adjusted for fuel price changes)

Make a difference in the lives of others — and your own — with St. Joseph Hospice. Apply today!