Registered Nurse
- Driver's license
Open in 2 locations
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Louisiana
2 openBaton Rouge, LA (opens on this page)
Posted 1mo ago
Opelousas, LA (opens on this page)
Posted 1mo ago
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About the job
We are hiring for Full-Time Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) in Baton Rouge, 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:
- 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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From Carpenter Health Network's job posting for Baton Rouge, LA, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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