Registered Nurse (RN)

Full-Time Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) in Baton Rouge, LA

We are hiring for Full-Time Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) in Baton Rouge, LA to service patients in West Baton Rouge, Pointe Couppe and White Castle areas.

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

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

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