Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

Join St. Joseph Hospice and become part of a team that provides excellent patient care, respects one another, and has a supportive back-office team that ensures you have everything you need to be successful in the field.

St. Joseph Hospice is hiring for Registered Nurse (RN) in Hattiesburg, MS.

We invite you to become a part of one of the fastest-growing Home Health Care and Hospice agencies that spans across six states and employs over 2,400 healthcare professionals. Our vast network of healthcare providers allows us to provide optimal patient care and seamless transition across service lines.

Qualifications:

Registered Nurse (RN) license required in the 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) years hospice care experience 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 Home Health or 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:

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

Exceptional People providing Exceptional Care.

All inquiries will be kept confidential. EOE

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