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Company:  VistaCare a division of Odyssey Healthcare
Job Code:  b686d895
Categories:  Hospice / Palliative (End of Life)
Job Role:  LPN / LVN / Nurse
Job Type:  Full Time
Country:  United States
Region/Province:  Texas (TX)
City:  Corpus Christi
Postal/Zip Code:  78411
Job Description:  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.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.

VistaCare 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
Caring for people at the end-of-life and their families is special work for very special people. Regardless of job title, each person who chooses to work at VistaCare must have a passion for caring, and a willingness to dedicate themselves to our mission. And VistaCare, in turn, has a passion to care for you. We are dedicated to making sure you have the proper tools and environment to be your best. We are committed to being an "employer of choice" and the kind of organization that is so employee-focused, so supportive, so friendly, and so responsive that no employee would ever choose to work anywhere else.
Post Date:  03/10/2010
 

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