Registered Nurse (RN)

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 youll receive company stock at no cost to you with benefits that include Building long term wealth for your futureEnjoying a retirement benefit you dont pay forSharing directly in the success you help create every dayQualifications Registered Nurse RN license required in State of LouisianaMinimum 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 RNCurrent CPR certification requiredCurrent automobile insurance and valid drivers licenseKnowledge of EMR is requiredPrevious Hospice experience preferredCompassionate RN with great time management skillsJob Duties Performs the initial and on going assessment of the patientAssist in developing and implementing the Hospice Plan of CareEducate patient and family on Plan of Care including medication administration dressing changes oxygen administration Hospice philosophy and care of the terminally ill patientAct as primary liaison between physician patientfamily and hospice teamMaintain an accurate and updated medical recordMakes routine supervisory visitsParticipates in agency on call scheduleAbide by company policies and procedures compliance guidelines applicable laws and regulations promptly reporting any suspected violation of compliance standardsFull Time Benefits Employee Stock Ownership Plan ESOPCompetitive PayIncreased Earning PotentialHealth Dental Vision & Life InsuranceShort term & Long term Disability401kPaid Time OffCell Phone AllowanceMileage reimbursement reflective of fluctuating fuel pricesCareer Advancement OpportunitiesMake a difference in the lives of others and your own with St Joseph Hospice Apply today HRN