Inpatient Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)

Career Opportunities with St. Joseph Hospice Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available. Subscribe to our RSS feeds to receive instant updates as new positions become available. Now hiring for Full-Time Hospice Registered Nurses (RN) - 12 hour day shifts in Lafayette, LA Why Join Us? At The Carpenter House , 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 Job Duties: Performs the initial and on-going assessment of the patient Assist in developing and implementing the Hospice Plan of Care Provides acute crisis management to hospice patients through means of high flow oxygen therapy, IV infusion/push, SQ medication delivery and other means for palliation Educate patient and family on Plan of Care, including medication administration, dressing changes, oxygen administration, Hospice philosophy and care of the terminally ill patient Maintain an accurate and updated medical record Abide by company policies and procedures, compliance guidelines, applicable laws, and regulations promptly reporting any suspected violation of compliance standards 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 Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Competitive Pay Increased Earning Potential Short-term & Long-term Disability 401(k) Paid Time Off Make a difference in the lives of others — and your own — with The Carpenter House. All inquiries will be kept confidential. EOE. #J-18808-Ljbffr St. Joseph Hospice