Company Overview

Dedication.
Development.
Devotion.


It's all with the leader in hospice.

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 team 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 and, in Odyssey's own freestanding hospice facilities.

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 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
To learn more about our opportunities and for specific locations, visit www.odyssey-healthcare.com

Odyssey HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer.

IPU Registered Nurse RN Days 6a – 6p e/o weekend
11/5/2009
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Employee Type: Full-Time
Industry: Healthcare - Health Services
Manages Others: No Ref ID: IPU 6/ 6 RN Houston
Job Type: Nurse    
Req'd Education: Not Specified    
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Job Description
IPU Registered Nurse RN Days 6a – 6p e/o weekend


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. Provide total patient nursing care in the facility. Provide all clinical care, palliative care and symptom control and identification of other needs. In the absence of the Inpatient Patient Care Manager, perform charge nurse responsibilities by supervising services and staff providing care to the patients. Supervise nursing assistants in patient care. Work to ensure the patient and family care needs are being met. Work with the interdisciplinary team. Manage related expenditures in a fiscally responsible manner in accordance with the Company’s budget. Travel as necessary.


Job Requirements
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.




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