Registered Nurse (RN)

St. Joseph Hospice; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP stock ownership

Competitive pay

Disability insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

St. Joseph Hospice in Lafayette, LA is seeking a full-time Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) to join our local team.

The role includes patient assessment, creating and implementing the Plan of Care, education for patients and families, and collaboration with the hospice team. Qualifications include an active Louisiana RN license, CPR certification, EMR knowledge, and a minimum of two years' full-time nursing experience in hospice, oncology, or home health.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license required in State of Louisiana
• Minimum of two (2) years full-time experience as an RN, in hospice or related settings
• Current CPR certification required
• Knowledge of EMR is required
• Compassionate RN with great time management skills

Responsibilities

• 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)

Job description

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We are hiring for Full-Time Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) in Lafayette, 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)

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