Hospice of the Valley’s clinical department is seeking to fill full-time and PRN Registered Nurse positions. This position provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of the nursing process. Assesses and evaluates patient’s status by writing and initiating Plan of Care, and regularly re-evaluating patient/family/caregiver needs, and revises the Plan of Care as necessary. This position initiates and applies appropriate preventative and therapeutic nursing procedures and techniques, and maintains communication regarding patient care with the physician and supervisory personnel. This position will complete, maintain and submit accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient’s condition and care given. This position monitors the maintenance of medical records, assuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with licensing regulations, certification standards, legal and ethical standards, and ensures compliance with all applicable regulatory standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse through the State Board of Nursing; and
• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of professional registered nursing, BSN preferred; and
• Have had two (2) years med-surg experience with a hospice, home health, medical, surgical or critical care experience; and
• Possess and maintain a current CPR Certification; and
• Must have and maintain a current Alabama driver’s license; and
• Must have and maintain current liability insurance on vehicle; and
• Must successfully complete the post-job offer physical and submit to periodic tuberculin skin tests or chest x-rays at agency expense.

Additional Desirable Qualifications:

• Hospice or home health experience preferred; and
• Experience with providing good pain management, IV skills preferred; and
• Committed to the Hospice philosophy and principles of death/dying; and
• Must be flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligation (24/7), and have the ability to work within an Interdisciplinary Team; and
• Occasional after-hours call may be required.
• Experienced with utilizing electronic medical records (EMR) systems to store, access, and update patients’ health records electronically.

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Hospice of the Valley’s Clinical Department has a career opportunity for a Certified Nursing Assistant. This position is a paraprofessional member of the Interdisciplinary Team who works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and performs various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient’s personal needs and to promote comfort. The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations, and documenting observations and care performed.

Our CNA team members assist with ensuring the health and safety of our patients by providing quality personal care in the following services such as bathing, toileting, grooming, and feeding of patients; meeting safety needs of the patients; observes and cares for patient’s skin to prevent breakdown; assists in ambulation and exercise as directed by primary nurse or therapist; and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Successful completion of a Certified Nurse Aide program to practice as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA); and
• Have had one (1) year experience with hospice or home health agencies providing physical care to patients in an inpatient facility, long-term care facility, or home setting; and
• Possess and maintain a current CPR Certification; and
• Must have and maintain a current Alabama driver’s license; and
• Must have reliable transportation and current liability insurance on vehicle.

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