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 - Lafayette, LA is seeking Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to join our patient care team.
We invite you to be a part of the one of the fastest growing Hospice and Home Health Care Companies in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Arkansas and Texas.
Essential duties include:
- Provides nursing and supportive care in accordance with Interdisciplinary Plan of Care, under the direction of the RN.
- Communicates with the attending physicians, other hospice team members and other agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and use of community resources for the patient/family
- Document all services provided and submit on appropriate forms.
- Demonstrates knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid regulations for hospice benefits.
- Report changes in patient condition and needs to RN
- Great time management skills
Qualifications:
- Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Louisiana
- Minimum of 3 years as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) of varied work experience, two (2) years in acute care setting and one (1) year in home care or hospice preferred.
- Have dependable transportation, driver’s license and car insurance
- Previous Hospice or Home Health experience required
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.
