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Inpatient Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)

St. Joseph Hospice
Lafayette, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/23/2026

Now hiring for PRN Inpatient Hospice Registered Nurses (RN) - 12-hour DAY AND NIGHT shifts in Lafayette, LA

Why Join Us?

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
  • 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
  • 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 driver’s license
  • Knowledge of EMR is required
  • Previous Home Health or Hospice experience preferred
  • Compassionate RN with great time management skills

Part-Time Benefits:

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – company-paid ownership benefit
  • Competitive pay with increased earning potential
  • Mileage reimbursement (adjusted for fuel price changes)
  • Career advancement opportunities

Make a difference in the lives of others — and your own — with The Carpenter House. Apply today!

All inquiries will be kept confidential. EOE.

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