Registered Nurse (RN)

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

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP – company stock ownership

Competitive pay

Disability coverage

Generous PTO

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

St. Joseph Hospice in Lake Charles, LA is hiring a Full-Time PRN Hospice RN. The role requires an active Louisiana RN license, CPR, and EMR proficiency. Prior hospice or home health experience is preferred, with strong time management and compassionate patient care.

Join a team that offers ESOP stock ownership, competitive pay, disability coverage, generous PTO, and mileage reimbursement. Apply today to make a difference in end-of-life care.

Qualifications

• RN license required in Louisiana.
• Minimum of two years full-time RN experience.
• CPR certification required.
• Must have valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Experience with EMR systems preferred.
• Hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Aims to perform initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Helps develop and implement Hospice Plan of Care.
• Educates patients and families on Plan of Care and medications.
• Acts as liaison between physicians, patients, families and hospice team.
• Maintains updated medical records and participates in on-call schedule.

Skills

Compassionate care

Time management

Communication

EMR knowledge

CPR certified

Education

RN license in Louisiana

Tools

EMR software

Job description

We are hiring for Full-Time PRN 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) 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 scheduleAbide 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!