Registered Nurse (RN)

The Carpenter Health Network; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Cell Phone Allowance

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Louisiana seeks a Full-Time Registered Nurse (RN) to focus on hospice care in Lake Charles. The ideal candidate will hold a valid RN license in Louisiana, have at least two years of relevant experience, and be compassionate with strong time management skills. This position offers benefits such as an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, competitive pay, and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years full-time experience as an RN, with options for substitution.
• Current automobile insurance and valid driver’s license.
• Previous hospice experience preferred.
• valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.
• Knowledge of EMR systems.
• Hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform the initial and ongoing assessment of the patient.
• Educate patient and family on Plan of Care.
• Act as primary liaison between physician, patient/family, and hospice team.
• Act as liaison between physician, patient/family and hospice team.
• Maintain accurate medical records and supervision visits.
• Participate in on-call schedule.
• Adhere to policies, procedures, and regulations.

Skills

Registered Nurse (RN) license in Louisiana

Compassionate with great time management skills

Knowledge of EMR

CPR certification

Tools

EMR

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Registered Nurse (RN) role at The Carpenter Health Network.

We are hiring for a Full-Time Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) in Lake Charles, 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) years 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

Full-Time Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive Pay
• Increased Earning Potential
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Short-term & Long-term Disability
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Cell Phone Allowance
• Mileage reimbursement (reflective of fluctuating fuel prices)
• Career Advancement Opportunities