Job Location : Christiansburg,VA, USA
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others? Our Client is a growing not-for-profit, community-based palliative care and hospice in need of a Registered Nurse to bring comfort, compassion and quality care to patients and families during business hours. ABOUT THE FACILITY•Our Client is a non-profit, community-based organization providing primarily in-home care to persons with a life-limiting illness and their families. •We believe that working with patients and families at this time in their lives is an honor and privilege, and our reputation for professional competence and integrity is an essential part of our excellent care. •With this in mind, we search for employees who will embrace the Hospice philosophy and bring honor and dignity to the people we serve. •Our Client is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.Core Services:•Nursing care•Personal care by a home health aide•Medical equipment and supplies•Medications related to the terminal illness•Psychosocial, spiritual and bereavement counselling services (for both patient and family)•Inpatient care for pain control, symptom management or short-term respite in a facility under contract•Allied health professionals such as physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists and dietitians•Lab and diagnostic tests related to the terminal illness•Ambulance service for the purpose of change of level of care, such as transportation to the hospital for inpatient care or to a nursing home for respiteResponsibilities of the Hospice RN include, but are not limited to, the following:•Appropriately handle calls either by phone or with home or facility visit when necessary or requested.•Provide education and emotional support for patients and families.•Must electronically communicate all activity when on-call shift ends.•Document pertinent calls and visits electronically.Benefits:In return for your expertise, you'll enjoy excellent training, and unlimited opportunities to learn and grow along with a comprehensive benefits package:•Holiday Pay•PTO•Mileage Reimbursement•Medical Insurance•Dental Insurance•Vision Insurance•Employer paid Life Insurance•Employer paid Long Term Disability Insurance•Short Term Disability Insurance•401k retirement plan with employer match•Pay differential for BSN•Bonus for earning/maintaining ACHPN, CHPN, APHSW-c or CHPNA certification•Additional Voluntary Life Insurance•Voluntary Accident Insurance•Voluntary Cancer Insurance•Voluntary Critical Illness InsuranceSalary Range: $70,000/year - $75,000/year (dependent on education and experience)SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTSBy submitting your applicant to this need you are acknowledging that you have checked and have no inclination that your candidate has applied directly to this position. Any candidate that has applied directly is not eligible to be onboarded COVID-19 information: We require COVID vaccination and do not accept exemptions. Our facilities require vaccination so we cannot accommodate you.•Current Virginia State Board of Nursing License - Required•Two years' experience in acute care, home health, long term care, or geriatric nursing. - Required•Ability to work independently & capable of dealing with terminally ill patients. - Required•Virginia driver license, good driving record and reliable transportation. - Required•Must have computer experience. - RequiredCERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS•BLSSTATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS•VirginiaCompact Allowed