Admissions Registered Nurse (RN)

St. Joseph Hospice•Shreveport, LA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

St. Joseph Hospice is seeking a Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) for their Shreveport, LA location. This role involves performing initial and ongoing patient assessments, developing and implementing the Hospice Plan of Care, and educating patients and families. The RN will serve as a liaison between physicians, patients/families, and the hospice team, maintaining accurate medical records and making routine supervisory visits. Participation in the agency's on-call schedule is also required. The company emphasizes investing in its people through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), offering company stock at no cost and providing benefits for long-term wealth building and retirement.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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