registered nurse - River Ridge, LA, USA, United States - Carpenter Health Network

    Carpenter Health Network
    Carpenter Health Network River Ridge, LA, USA, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    If you want to be part of a team that provides excellent patient care, respects one another and has a back-office team that ensures you have what you need in the field to be successful then St.

    Joseph Hospice is the place for you

    St.

    Joseph Hospice is hiring for a PRN Registered Nurse (RN) in New Orleans, LA:


    We invite you to become a part of one of the fastest-growing Home Health Care and Hospice agencies that spans across six states and employs over 2,400 healthcare professionals.

    Our vast network of healthcare providers allows us to provide optimal patient care and seamless transition across service lines.


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

    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

    Benefits:

    • Competitive Pay
    • Increased Earning Potential
    • Mileage reimbursement (reflective of fluctuating fuel prices)
    • Career Advancement Opportunities
    Exceptional People providing Exceptional Care.

    Join our Patient Care Team today

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