We are hiring for Full-Time Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) in Vicksburg, MS.
Posted Oct 5 · 2 years of experience
Unit and setting
Hospice Educate patient and family on Plan of Care, including medication administration, dressing changes, oxygen administration, Hospice philosophy and care of the terminally ill patientterminally ill patients
License
RN license Registered Nurse (RN) license required in State of MississippiRN license in State of Mississippi
Term
Permanent We are hiring for Full-Time Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) in Vicksburg, MS.Full-time
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License
RN license in State of MississippiRegistered Nurse (RN) license required in State of MississippiCheck your license
two years full-time RN experience in oncology, acute care with direct patient care, long-term care facility, hospice, or home health careMinimum 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.
Experience
two years hospice care experience as an LPN (substitutable for RN experience requirement)Two (2) of experience in hospice care as an LPN may be substituted for the required 2 years of experience as an RN
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automobile insurance and valid driver's licenseCurrent automobile insurance and valid driver’s license
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knowledge of EMRKnowledge of EMR is required
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compassionate with great time management skillsCompassionate RN with great time management skills
initial and on-going assessment of the patientPerforms the initial and on-going assessment of the patient
Day to day
develop and implement Hospice Plan of CareAssist in developing and implementing the Hospice Plan of Care
Day to day
educate patient and family on Plan of Care, medication administration, dressing changes, oxygen administration, Hospice philosophy and care of terminally ill patientsEducate patient and family on Plan of Care, including medication administration, dressing changes, oxygen administration, Hospice philosophy and care of the terminally ill patient
Day to day
liaison between physician, patient/family and hospice teamAct as primary liaison between physician, patient/family and hospice team
Day to day
maintain medical recordsMaintain an accurate and updated medical record
participate in agency on-call scheduleParticipates in agency on-call schedule
Day to day
abide by company policies, compliance guidelines, laws, and regulationsAbide by company policies and procedures, compliance guidelines, applicable laws, and regulations promptly reporting any suspected violation of compliance standards
We are hiring for Full-Time Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) in Vicksburg, MS.
Why Join Us?
At St. Joseph Hospice , 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
Qualifications
Registered Nurse (RN) license required in State of Mississippi
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 RN
Current 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
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – company-paid ownership benefit
Competitive pay with increased earning potential
Health, dental, vision & life insurance
Short-term & long-term disability coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Generous paid time off (PTO)
Cell phone allowance
Mileage reimbursement (adjusted for fuel price changes)
Career advancement opportunities
Make a difference in the lives of others — and your own — with St. Joseph Hospice. Apply today!
Neighborhoods+Downtown Vicksburg along Washington Street features historic lofts and restored buildings within walking distance of galleries and river bluff viewpoints. The surrounding historic residential pockets feature grand 19th-century and antebellum homes, while newer single-family subdivisions and garden-style rental complexes are situated in the rolling hills and flatlands near the interstate. Nearby outlying communities such as Beechwood offer quiet residential pockets just east of the city, and some medical workers choose to live further east in Clinton to stay closer to Jackson while making an easy highway commute.
Downtown Vicksburg along Washington Street features historic lofts and restored buildings within walking distance of galleries and river bluff viewpoints. The surrounding historic residential pockets feature grand 19th-century and antebellum homes, while newer single-family subdivisions and garden-style rental complexes are situated in the rolling hills and flatlands near the interstate.
Nearby outlying communities such as Beechwood offer quiet residential pockets just east of the city, and some medical workers choose to live further east in Clinton to stay closer to Jackson while making an easy highway commute.
Getting around+Daily travel within Vicksburg is straightforward and dominated by personal vehicles, with virtually none of the heavy gridlock seen in larger metropolitan areas. Local medical centers, such as River Region Health System and Promise Hospital, are readily accessible via Interstate 20 and local arterial roads. For nurses choosing to reside outside the immediate city, Interstate 20 provides an uninterrupted direct corridor between Vicksburg and bedroom communities like Clinton and the Jackson metro area.
Daily travel within Vicksburg is straightforward and dominated by personal vehicles, with virtually none of the heavy gridlock seen in larger metropolitan areas. Local medical centers, such as River Region Health System and Promise Hospital, are readily accessible via Interstate 20 and local arterial roads.
For nurses choosing to reside outside the immediate city, Interstate 20 provides an uninterrupted direct corridor between Vicksburg and bedroom communities like Clinton and the Jackson metro area.
Outdoors+Vicksburg National Military Park serves as the city's primary outdoor destination, spanning expansive rolling hills and wooded bluffs with miles of roads, trails, and historic monuments used daily by walkers and runners. The Yazoo Diversion Canal and Mississippi River waterfront provide bluff overlooks and boat access, while nearby Eagle Lake and regional destinations like Tara Wildlife support fishing, birdwatching, and seasonal water recreation.
Vicksburg National Military Park serves as the city's primary outdoor destination, spanning expansive rolling hills and wooded bluffs with miles of roads, trails, and historic monuments used daily by walkers and runners. The Yazoo Diversion Canal and Mississippi River waterfront provide bluff overlooks and boat access, while nearby Eagle Lake and regional destinations like Tara Wildlife support fishing, birdwatching, and seasonal water recreation.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Vicksburg
Perched on dramatic bluffs high above the Mississippi River, Vicksburg offers relocating nurses a distinctive mix of profound American history and quiet, small-town living. Commuting to regional healthcare facilities such as River Region Health System or Promise Hospital is quick and predictable, virtually free from the gridlock of major metros. Off-shift hours can be spent exploring miles of hilly walking routes through Vicksburg National Military Park, taking in sunsets over the Yazoo Diversion Canal from the open-air deck at 10 South Rooftop, or enjoying classic Southern staples at Walnut Hills and The Tomato Place. Housing ranges from restored loft spaces downtown to residential neighborhoods in Beechwood and Bovina. The tradeoffs include intense summer heat and humidity alongside a nightlife and retail scene that moves at a relaxed pace, prompting some medical professionals to live in nearby Clinton for closer proximity to Jackson amenities. For clinicians seeking a historic river town with minimal commute stress, Vicksburg offers an authentic Southern home.
