• Address: Houston, TX 77204 (map)
• Date Posted: 11/11/09
• Job Type: Full-time

CompanyVistaCare
Job Title Registered Nurse, RN
Job Code
Job Location Houston, Texas 77008: .
Description Registered Nurse, RN
Category:Nurse: Assistant (CNA)
Position Is For:Regular Full Time Employment
Position Posted By:A Facility, Registry, or Staffing Company
Posting Expires:December 31, 2009
Facility Description: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.

Location:Houston, Texas 77008

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Position Description:As a member of the program s marketing team, explain VistaCare services to patients and families in a manner that results in the admission of appropriate patients. Interact with patients, families, and referral sources as needed. Work closely with patient care team(s); may be included in patient care activities as required from time to time. Oversee pending patients and routinely follow the progress of prospective patients. Interact with interdisciplinary team.
Experience Required: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 VistaCare 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 VistaCare 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.


Benefits: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
Contact:


Nurse Recruiter

(careers@vistacare.com)


Open To Responses From Job Seekers Currently Located In:

USA and Canada only






Contact:Nurse Recruiter(careers@vistacare.com)