Provide skilled professional nursing care to patient/family/caregivers as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with regulations by the State Board of Registered Nursing, the patient and Company policies. Oversee and provide primary care, including all clinical care, palliative care, and symptom control and identify other physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs for assigned patients. Regularly assess the patient for nursing needs. Implement the Plan of Care Provisions to meet their needs, initiate appropriate intervention and support for the patient and family upon admission and re-evaluate the patient's nursing needs to provide appropriate, comprehensive and responsive care plan interventions. Work closely with other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure all patient and family care needs are being met.Odyssey offers employees a total rewards package including a competitive salary, flexible schedules for many positions, the opportunity to work one-on-one with patients, and excellent benefits including:

*PPO or HMO medical insurance
*Dental insurance
*Vision insurance
*Company-paid Basic Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance with additional optional coverage
*Optional dependent Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance
*Optional Long-Term Disability coverage
*Short-term disability plan
*401(k) with a company match
*Tuition reimbursement
*Employee referral bonus
*Flexible spending accounts to set aside pre-tax dollars for childcare and medical care
*Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plus selected holidays
*Employee recognition programs and an enjoyable work environment

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.

At Odyssey HealthCare, we improve the quality of life for patients facing terminal diagnoses and provide support for their loved ones.

We've been meeting this need since 1996. Today, Odyssey is one of the largest hospice providers in the country, offering end-of-life care and support to thousands of patients and their families across the country each day.

Our teams of caregivers consist of registered nurses, physicians, home healthcare aides, social workers, chaplains, bereavement counselors and trained volunteers. Patients typically receive our services in their own homes or in nursing homes or assisted living facilities. But we also serve patients in hospitals or, in certain geographic locations, in Odyssey's own freestanding hospice facilities.

The commitment and spirit of Odyssey team members who provide care and support 24 hours a day/seven days a week is embodied in a simple phrase team members wear on their collars: "YCCOM: You Can Count on Me."