Hospice Registered Nurse
Location: Clovis New Mexico
Description: Gentiva Health Services is at the momment seeking for Hospice Registered Nurse right now, this occupation will be placed in New Mexico. For complete informations about this occupation opportunity please read the description below. VistaCare Hospice is a leading provider of hospice care services. Through interdisciplinary teams of physicians, nurses, home healthcare aides, social workers, spiri! tual and other counselors and volunteers, VistaCare provides hospice care primarily designed to reduce pain and enhance the quality of life of patients facing life-limiting illness. This hospice care is most commonly provided in the patient's home or other residence of choice, including hospitals, assisted living communities and nursing homes. Besides a supportive environment where great works are acknowledged and celebrated, VistaCare employees enjoy competitive salaries, flexible schedules for many positions, and a range of excellent Full-Time benefits, including:
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 prog! rams 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 Companys 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
Bachelors 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 drivers 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 physicians 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.
VistaCare 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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Salary: . Date posted: 04/16/2013
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If you were eligible to this occupation, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Gentiva Health Services.
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This occupation starts available on: Sat, 04 May 2013 23:21:48 GMT