Registered Nurse (RN)

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 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

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