What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) position at St. Joseph Hospice?
Now hiring for Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) in Baton Rouge, LA!
Why Join Us?
At St. Joseph Hospice, 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, youll receive company stock at no cost to you, with benefits that include:
- Building long-term wealth for your future
- Enjoying a retirement benefit you dont pay for
- Sharing directly in the success you help create every day
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
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
Full-Time Benefits:
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Competitive Pay
- Increased Earning Potential
- Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
- Short-term & Long-term Disability
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
- Mileage reimbursement (reflective of fluctuating fuel prices)
Make a difference in the lives of others and your own with St. Joseph Hospice. Apply today!
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