What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) position at St. Joseph Hospice?
Join a team dedicated to delivering excellent patient care, mutual respect, and unwavering support from our back-office team to ensure your success in the field. If youre looking for a workplace that embodies these values, look no further than St. Joseph Hospice!
St. Joseph Hospice is currently seeking a Full-Time Registered Nurse (RN) in Houma/Thibodaux, LA.
We invite you to join one of the fastest-growing Home Health Care and Hospice agencies spanning six states, with a team of over 2,400 healthcare professionals. Our extensive network enables us to provide superior patient care and seamless service across multiple healthcare disciplines.
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 drivers 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:
- 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
Exceptional People providing Exceptional Care.
Join our Patient Care Team today!
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