On-Call Registered Nurse

Join St. Joseph Hospice and become part of a team that provides excellent patient care, respects one another, and has a supportive back-office team that ensures you have everything you need to be successful in the field.
St. Joseph Hospice is hiring for Full-Time On-Call 7 on / 7off Registered Nurse (RN) in Lafayette, 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.
Job Duties: Performs the initial and on-going assessment of the patientAssist in developing and implementing the Hospice Plan of CareEducate patient and family on Plan of Care, including medication administration, dressing changes, oxygen administration, Hospice philosophy and care of the terminally ill patientAct as primary liaison between physician, patient/family and hospice teamMaintain an accurate and updated medical recordMakes routine supervisory visitsParticipates in agency on-call scheduleAbide by company policies and procedures, compliance guidelines, applicable laws, and regulations promptly reporting any suspected violation of compliance standardsQualifications: Registered Nurse (RN) license required in the State of LouisianaMinimum 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 RNCurrent CPR certification requiredCurrent automobile insurance and valid driver's license7 days on 7 days off call rotation50–70-mile driving radiusKnowledge of EMR is requiredPrevious Home Health or Hospice experience preferredCompassionate RN with great time management skillsFull-Time Benefits: Competitive PayIncreased Earning PotentialHealth, Dental, Vision & Life InsuranceShort-term & Long-term Disability401(k)Paid Time OffCell Phone AllowanceMileage reimbursement (reflective of fluctuating fuel prices)Career Advancement OpportunitiesExceptional People providing Exceptional Care. All inquiries will be kept confidential. EOE
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