Inpatient Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)
6 days ago
Lafayette
Now hiring for PRN Inpatient Hospice Registered Nurses (RN) - 12-hour DAY AND NIGHT 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 Part-Time Benefits: • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company-paid ownership benefit, • Competitive pay with increased earning potential, • Mileage reimbursement (adjusted for fuel price changes), • Career advancement opportunities Make a difference in the lives of others and your own with The Carpenter House. Apply today! All inquiries will be kept confidential. EOE.