Registered Nurse (RN)
Shreveport, Louisiana
Posted Aug 4 · Not open to new grads
- Shift
- Days
- Unit
- Hospice
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Days
- Term
- Agency
- On the floor
- On call
- Setting
- Home Health
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 2+ years
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About this role
We are hiring for Full-Time Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) in Shreveport, LA!
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:
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- 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 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) 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)
- Competitive Pay
- Increased Earning Potential
- Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
- Short-term & Long-term Disability
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
- Cell Phone Allowance
- Mileage reimbursement (reflective of fluctuating fuel prices)
- Career Advancement Opportunities
Make a difference in the lives of others — and your own — with St. Joseph Hospice. Apply today!
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Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) license required in 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) 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
Benefits highlights
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Disability insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Employee stock ownership plan
- Opportunities for advancement
- Vision insurance
Place
- City
- Shreveport, Louisiana
- Median rent
- $987/mo
- Local household income
- $48,699/yr
- Metro price level
- 15% below the national average
- Address
- 8950 E Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71115, USA
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Shreveport area index 84.8, where 100 is the national average.
Shreveport sits along the Red River in northwest Louisiana, blending Southern charm with a lively casino and arts district. Nurses relocating here will find affordable living, friendly neighborhoods, and a laid-back pace that makes settling in easy.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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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…
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