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Per Diem Hospice In Patient Unit RN Job Details

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Company:  Gentiva
Job Code:  22556833
Categories:  Home Healthcare / Home Care
Job Role:  Registered Nurse (RN)
Job Type:  Full Time
Preferred Degree:  Associate
Experience Required:  1 year
Salary:  Competitive
Country:  United States
Region/Province:  Texas (TX)
City:  Fort Worth
Job Description:  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 and flexible schedules for many positions.Hospice In Patient Unit Registered Nurse

A Registered professional 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.

Requirements

* 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 Odyssey 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 Odyssey'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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Post Date:  01/12/2012

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