Inpatient Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)

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Now hiring for Full-Time Hospice Registered Nurses (RN) - 12 hour day shifts in Lafayette, LA

Why Join Us?

At The Carpenter House , we invest in our people through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) — a unique benefit that makes you a true employee-owner.

As part of our team, you’ll receive company stock at no cost to you , with benefits that include:

• Building long-term wealth for your future
• Enjoying a retirement benefit you don’t pay for
• Sharing directly in the success you help create every day

Job Duties:

• Performs the initial and on-going assessment of the patient
• Assist in developing and implementing the Hospice Plan of Care
• Provides acute crisis management to hospice patients through means of high flow oxygen therapy, IV infusion/push, SQ medication delivery and other means for palliation
• Educate patient and family on Plan of Care, including medication administration, dressing changes, oxygen administration, Hospice philosophy and care of the terminally ill patient
• Maintain an accurate and updated medical record
• Abide by company policies and procedures, compliance guidelines, applicable laws, and regulations promptly reporting any suspected violation of compliance standards

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 driver’s license
• Knowledge of EMR is required
• Previous Home Health or Hospice experience preferred
• Compassionate RN with great time management skills
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive Pay
• Increased Earning Potential
• Short-term & Long-term Disability
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off

Make a difference in the lives of others — and your own — with The Carpenter House.

All inquiries will be kept confidential. EOE.