Registered Nurse; RN

PRN Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) – Vicksburg, MS

St. Joseph Hospice, part of the Carpenter Health Network, is hiring to provide skilled hospice care to patients and families in Vicksburg, Mississippi.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – company‑paid ownership benefit
• Competitive pay with increased earning potential
• Short‑term & long‑term disability coverage
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Mileage reimbursement (adjusted for fuel price changes)

• Perform the initial and ongoing 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

• Registered Nurse (RN) license required in 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 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