Inpatient Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)

St. Joseph Hospice•Lafayette, LA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Now hiring for PRN Inpatient Hospice Registered Nurses (RN) - 12-hour DAY AND NIGHT shifts in Lafayette, LA. 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, and sharing directly in the success you help create every day.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Previous Home Health or Hospice experience preferred
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
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