What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inpatient Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) position at St. Joseph Hospice?
Dont miss this opportunity to join our dedicated nursing staff!
The Carpenter House in Shreveport, LA is seeking Full-Time and PRN Inpatient Hospice Registered Nurses (RN) to join our patient care team. Your joy in providing care will be recognized and rewarded with us!
We invite you to become a part of one of the fastest-growing Home Health Care and Hospice agencies that spans across six states and employs over 2,400 healthcare professionals. Our vast network of healthcare providers allows us to provide optimal patient care and seamless transition across service lines.
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 drivers license
- Knowledge of EMR is required
- Previous Home Health or Hospice experience preferred
- Compassionate RN with great time management skills
Exceptional People providing Exceptional Care.
All inquiries will be kept confidential. EOE.
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