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About this role
We are hiring for Full-Time Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) in Thibodaux, LA.
Why Join Us?
At St. Joseph Hospice, every team member plays a vital role in our mission of compassionate care — and we believe your dedication deserves to be rewarded. Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), you become an employee-owner of the company you help strengthen every day.
You'll gain company stock at no cost, helping you:
Build lasting financial stability
Enjoy a retirement benefit you don't have to fund
Share in the growth and success you help achieve
Qualifications:
Registered Nurse (RN) license required in State of Louisiana
Minimum of two (2) years 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
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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!
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Skills for this role
Patient CareMedication Administration
Requirements
Registered Nurse (RN) license required in State of Louisiana
Minimum of two (2) years 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 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
Time management skills
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – company-paid ownership benefit
Competitive pay with increased earning potential
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability coverage
Long-term disability coverage
About the employer
St. Joseph Hospice
Hiring organization
St. Joseph Hospice is a hospice care provider with operations in multiple states, including Texas (Houston/Conroe area) and Louisiana (Baton Rouge). The organization provides hospice and home health services, with nurses making patient visits at patients' places of residence across…
What reviewers appreciate
+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
What reviewers flag
−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
Benefits: 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.
