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Registered Nurse - Lafayette, United States - St. Joseph Hospice
Description
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
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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.
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 RNCurrent CPR certification required
Current automobile insurance and valid driver's license
Knowledge of EMR is required
Previous 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
Full-Time Benefits:
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
Exceptional People providing Exceptional Care.
Join our Patient Care Team today
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