Hospice Registered Nurse position at Gentiva Health Services in San Antonio

Gentiva Health Services is at the momment seeking for Hospice Registered Nurse on Tue, 17 Jul 2012 03:38:31 GMT. Odyssey Hospice, Inc. is the leader in hospice care, making a difference in the lives of terminally ill patients. Join the hospice team that touches so many. Besides a supportive environment where great works are acknowledged and celebrated, Odyssey employees enjoy competitive salaries, flexible schedules for many positions, and a range of excellent Full-Time benefits, including: • PPO or HMO...

Hospice Registered Nurse

Location: San Antonio Texas

Description: Gentiva Health Services is at the momment seeking for Hospice Registered Nurse right now, this position will be placed in Texas. More complete informations about this position opportunity please read the description below. Odyssey Hospice, Inc. is the leader in hospice care, making a difference in the lives of terminally ill patients. Join the hospice team that touches so many. Besides a supportive environment where great works are acknowledged and celebrated, Odyssey employees enjoy competitive salaries, flexible schedules for many positions, and a range of excellent Full-Time benefits, including:

• PPO or HMO medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance with A D & D coverage
• Flexible spending accounts to set aside pre-tax dollars for childcare and medical care
• Optional life insurance
• Optional long-term disability coverage
• Short-term disability plan
• 401(k) with a company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus
• Generous PTO program with select holidays
• Employee recognition programs and an enjoyable work environment

Registered Nurse

A Registered Nurse, with advanced skills, employed by the Hospice for the purpose of enhancing the quality of care for a select group of terminally ill patients. Work in collaboration with the Patient Care Manager and the Interdisciplinary Team in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of medical and nursing care. Act as a role model providing leadership and support to the hospice staff. Adhere to Company policies and procedures and regulatory compliance requirements and directives. Manage related expenditures in a fiscally responsible manner in accordance with the Company’s budgets. Travel as necessary. Company's Ideal Candidate will have the following qualifications :

• Minimum age requirement of 18.
• Registered Nurse licensed in the state program is located
• Bachelor’s degree and C.H.P.N. (Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse) certification preferred
• Minimum of one year general nursing preferred with current Hospice, home health, medical, surgical or critical care experience. Experience with pain and symptom management interventions preferred.
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary setting.
• Understanding of Hospice philosophy, principles of death/dying.
• Compliance with accepted professional standards and practices.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation that is insured in accordance with state and/or company's requirements.
• Satisfactory references from employers and/or professional peers.
• Satisfactory criminal background check.
• Physical exam in accordance with state law requirements.
• Good physical stamina and mental health. Has presented a pre-employment physician’s health certification including a negative TB skin test and/or CXR and other tests as required by company's policy and/or state law.
• Demonstrate excellent observation, assessment, nursing judgment and communication skills. Ability to provide accurate written documentation in a timely manner.
• Self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision.
• Flexible and cooperative in fulfilling all obligations.

Odyssey Hospice is now a part of Gentiva Health Services. What brings us together is the care we all have for our patients and their families. We share the same passion for what we do. We believe our work really is our calling. If you are interested in becoming a part of America's leading provider of home healthcare and hospice services please apply.

To learn more, please contact your local recruiter at (toll free) 1.877.44.HOSPICE (1.877.444.6774)

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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Gentiva Health Services.

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This position starts available on: Tue, 17 Jul 2012 03:38:31 GMT

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