Admissions Registered Nurse (RN)

Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) Baton Rouge, LA 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, 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 Qualifications Registered Nurse (RN) license required in State of Louisiana Current CPR certification required Make patient visits at their place of residence or facility Call will be required once a week as needed Knowledge of EMR is required Previous Hospice experience needed Compassionate RN with great time management skills Benefits 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) 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 Make a difference in the lives of others — and your own — with St. Joseph Hospice. #J-18808-Ljbffr