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VistaCare Hospice is a leading provider of hospice care services. Through
interdisciplinary teams of physicians, nurses, home healthcare aides, social
workers, spiritual 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:
• 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 environmentOn Call Registered NurseProvide 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 and company policies when called upon after hours.
Prioritize calls, and instruct nurses to see patients as needed. Guide after
hour's staff in assessing and treating physical, psychological, psychosocial and
spiritual needs. After clinical and social staffs report findings and
interventions, determine appropriateness and if any further instruction is
needed.
Work closely with all members of the Interdisciplinary Team to ensure proper
patient follow up on previous night after hour's calls. Adhere to company
policies and procedures and regulatory compliance requirements and directives.
Timely documentation of all after-hours calls and visits including problem and
intervention. A registered professional nurse with advanced skills, employed
with 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.
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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To Apply for this position, please CLICK HERE Location: Evansville, IN
Compensation: Competitive
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