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St. Joseph Hospice offers an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) as its flagship benefit, providing company stock to employees at no cost. The ESOP functions as a retirement benefit that employees do not pay for, allowing them to build long-term wealth.
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Gulfport sits along Mississippi's Gulf Coast, offering nurses a laid-back waterfront lifestyle with sandy beaches and warm Southern hospitality. The city pairs coastal charm with practical amenities, making it an easy transition for out-of-state RNs seeking a slower pace near the water.
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Who they are
St. Joseph Hospice is a hospice care provider with operations in multiple states, including Texas (Houston/Conroe area) and Louisiana (Baton Rouge).
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More about St. Joseph Hospice
The organization provides hospice and home health services, with nurses making patient visits at patients' places of residence across a 50-70 mile driving radius. A distinctive feature of St. Joseph Hospice is its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), which makes employees true employee-owners with company stock provided at no cost to the employee. The organization describes itself as faith-based and nonprofit, committed to serving communities with compassionate care. Working as a nurse at St. Joseph Hospice involves on-call rotations, weekend availability, and significant travel to patients' homes. The ESOP structure is emphasized as a key differentiator, offering employees the ability to build long-term wealth and share directly in the organization's success.
Based on related St. Joseph Health System sources, the organization identifies as a faith-based, nonprofit healthcare organization. Its stated mission is: 'We, Saint Joseph Health System, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.' Core values include Reverence, described as honoring the sacredness and dignity of every person. The organization emphasizes compassion, dignity, and respect for all individuals regardless of background or circumstances. Note: The mission and values content was sourced from related St. Joseph entities and may not represent the exact mission statement of St. Joseph Hospice in Conroe, TX.
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The good
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) — company-paid ownership benefit at no cost to employee
- Opportunity to build long-term wealth and share directly in organizational success
- 7 days on / 7 days off call rotation schedule providing extended time off
- Competitive pay mentioned in job postings
- Faith-based, mission-driven organizational culture
- Full-time benefits package offered
The hard parts
- On-call schedule requires working 4:30 pm to 8:00 am during 7-day rotation blocks
- Significant travel required — 50 to 70 mile driving radius for patient visits
- Weekend availability is required
- Previous Home Health or Hospice experience is required, potentially limiting entry-level applicants
“I came for the sign-on bonus. I stayed because on my hardest night, my whole team stayed with me.”
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