At Redeemer Health we provide services throughout the continuum of care, from preventive to end of life, and our dedicated nursing professionals are the backbone of those services. As a diverse, multifaceted health system we offer many opportunities for nurses to practice the type of care that they enjoy. Nursing at Redeemer Health encompasses a range of specialized care settings, each with its unique characteristics, challenges, and benefits.

Hospital Nursing

Hospital nursing is perhaps the most recognized and traditional form of nursing care. Our hospital nurses work in acute care settings, providing care to patients who require medical attention for various conditions, injuries, or surgeries. These nurses collaborate closely with physicians, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive and timely care.

Key Features:

Patients often have acute medical needs, ranging from emergencies to post-operative recovery.
Hospital nursing is a fast-paced, dynamic environment and requires the ability to adapt to rapidly changing situations.
There are various shifts and schedules available and differentials apply.

“Redeemer Health is a great place to work. I like that I am part of a really nice team. I would be happy for anyone who decides to work here too.”

Maria, RN ICU, Holy Redeemer Hospital

Long-term/residential care

At our award-winning residential facilities, nurses provide skilled nursing care for individuals who require assistance with daily living activities. Long-term care nurses play a critical role in providing continuous care to residents who may have chronic illnesses, mobility issues, or cognitive impairments.

Key Features:

Nurse are part of a team responsible for implementing care plans to achieve the resident’s goals and objectives.
Long-term care nurses build relationships with residents over an extended period.
There are various shifts and schedules available and differentials apply.

"Redeemer Health is different because there are so many opportunities to grow and learn."

Eileen, DON, Lafayette

Home Care

Home care nursing involves providing healthcare services to individuals in the comfort of their own homes. This form of nursing is particularly beneficial for patients who prefer to remain in their familiar environment while receiving medical treatment or support.

Key Features:

Home care nursing offers a personalized and patient-centered approach, nurses provide a wide range of services, from administering medications to wound care and rehabilitation.
Home care nurses travel to patients' residences, adapting their care to the home environment.
Nurses can make their own schedule and visits are limited to a geographic area.

“It’s great being out in the community. It’s great working with the elderly population. I just enjoy it, I just enjoy it so much”

Jessie P.

Home Care RN

Hospice Care

Hospice care focuses on providing comfort and support to individuals who are in the final stages of life due to a terminal illness. Hospice nurses prioritize pain management, symptom control, and emotional support for both patients and their families.

Key Features:

Hospice nurses offer compassionate care to ensure the highest quality of life for patients during their final days.
Emotional and psychological support is a significant aspect of hospice nursing, as it involves helping patients and families navigate end-of-life decisions.
Nurses can make their own schedule and visits are limited to a geographic area.

“I love the autonomy of the job, I get to set a schedule where I can go and visit patients at a time that is convenient for them. I can spend as much time as I need, theoretically, to talk to the different family members, to the patient, to the different physicians. You are interacting with people at a very important and vulnerable time of their life.”

Zachary H.

Hospice RN, Case Manager

Outpatient Care

Outpatient nursing encompasses a broad range of healthcare services provided to patients who do not require overnight hospitalization. This type of nursing care covers various medical specialties and treatments, from routine check-ups to minor surgeries.

Key Features:

Patients receiving outpatient care typically return home after their appointments, which can range from short consultations to several hours of treatment.
The focus of outpatient nursing is on efficient and timely care delivery, often involving coordination with other healthcare professionals.
Outpatient nurses work as part of a team in medical offices and specialized treatment centers. Schedules are limited to the hours of the location.

The field of nursing encompasses a diverse array of specialties, each catering to unique patient needs and care settings. Whether it's the fast-paced environment of a hospital, the personalized care of home nursing, the end-of-life support in hospice care, or the efficiency of outpatient nursing, all forms of nursing play a vital role in promoting health, comfort, and well-being for patients across different stages of life and levels of acuity.

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