Registered Nurse (RN)
The Carpenter Health Network · Baton Rouge, LA · 1 wk ago
On-siteInformation TechnologyFull-time
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
- CPR certification required
- Current automobile insurance and valid driver’s license
- Knowledge of EMR is required
- Previous Hospice experience preferred
Job Duties
- Performs the initial and on-going assessment of the patient
- Aid in developing and implementing the Hospice Plan of Care
- Education of patient and family on Plan of Care, including medication administration, dressing changes, oxygen administration, Hospice philosophy and care of the terminally ill patient
- Acts as primary liaison between physician, patient/family and hospice team
- Maintains an accurate and updated medical record
- Makes routine supervisory visits
- Participates in agency on-call schedule
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
- Cell Phone Allowance
- Mileage reimbursement (reflective of fluctuating fuel prices)
- Career Advancement Opportunities