Registered Nurse (RN)

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

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Competitive Pay

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

St. Joseph Hospice in New Orleans, LA seeks a Full-Time Registered Nurse (RN) to provide compassionate hospice care in patients' homes and facilities. The role includes initial and ongoing patient assessments and implementing the Hospice Plan of Care.

Ideal candidates hold Louisiana RN licensure, CPR, EMR familiarity, and 2+ years of RN experience in hospice, oncology, or home health. A valid driver’s license with auto insurance is required; ESOP benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Louisiana RN license required.
• Minimum 2 years full-time RN experience in hospice, oncology, acute, home health, or LTC.
• CPR certification required.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• EMR knowledge required.
• Home Health or Hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs the initial and ongoing 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 and care details.
• 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 rotation.
• Adhere to policies, regulations and reporting requirements.

Skills

Compassionate

Time management

Education

Registered Nurse license (Louisiana)

CPR certification

Tools

EMR

Job description

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Now hiring for Full-Time Registered Nurse (RN) in New Orleans, 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 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 rotation


• 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.