• Address: Houston, TX 77204 (map)
• Date Posted: 10/28/09
• Job Type: Full-time

CompanyOdyssey HealthCare, Inc.
Job Title Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN CC - Hospice
Job Code
Job Location Houston, Texas 77054: .
Description Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN CC - Hospice
Category:Nurse: LPN/LVN
Position Is For:Regular Full Time Employment
Position Posted By:A Facility, Registry, or Staffing Company
Posting Expires:November 30, 2009
Facility Description: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.

Location:Houston, Texas 77054

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Position Description:Provide skilled professional nursing care to patient/family/caregiver as directed by the supervising Case Manager or the Patient Care Manager and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and with Odyssey s policies and procedures. Provide timely documentation of patient services based on plan of care. Identify other physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs for assigned patients. Work closely with other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure all patient and family care needs are being met.
Experience Required:Minimum age requirement of 18

LPN or LVN licensed in the state where program is located

Graduate of accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program

Minimum of one-year general nursing experience preferred. Community health/Hospice or medical/surgical experience preferred

Compliance with accepted professional standards and practices.

Understanding of Hospice philosophy and needs of terminally ill

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 policy and/or state law

Physical exam in accordance with state law requirements

Valid driver s license with maintenance of good driving record and reliable transportation that is insured in accordance with state and/or Odyssey requirements

Satisfactory references from employers and/or professional peers

Ability to work in an interdisciplinary setting

Satisfactory criminal background check

Self-directed with ability to work with little supervision

Demonstrate excellent observation, good nursing judgment and communication skills. Ability to provide good written documentation in a timely manner

Flexible and cooperative in fulfilling all obligations
Benefits: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
Contact:


Nurse Recruiter

(careers@odsyhealth.com)


Open To Responses From Job Seekers Currently Located In:

USA and Canada only






Contact:Nurse Recruiter(careers@odsyhealth.com)