Community Health Nurse (RN), Hospice, Full Time, Day

Valley Health System•Blacksburg, VA

13d•$99,424 - $124,280

About The Position

The Community Health Nurse (RN) provides nursing care to patients of varied age groups, their family members, and the community. The nurse performs patient care tasks in accordance with licensure, certification, training, and regulatory requirements; adapts effectively to new and changing work environments; and holds primary responsibility and accountability for the nursing care patients receive while served by Valley Home Care, Inc.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
Current New Jersey nursing license or legal permission to work from the New Jersey Board of Nursing.
Current and valid CPR certification.
Computer and keyboard skills.
Medical terminology knowledge.
Effective oral, written, and presentation communication skills.
Ability to work accurately, pay attention to detail, and change tasks without losing efficiency or composure.
Ability to function competently in stressful situations and changing work environments in response to customer needs.
Ability to work cooperatively with the health system, patients and family members, and multidisciplinary team members.
Ability to use effective time management to set priorities, perform job responsibilities, and respond quickly to emergencies.
Ability to use critical thinking and clinical reasoning to solve problems and deliver care.
Current and valid driver's license, vehicle registration, inspection sticker, and appropriate insurance coverage including collision coverage.
Must maintain an acceptable driving record in accordance with HR Policy 108 while driving remains a job responsibility.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care and perform varied patient care tasks for patients of varied age groups, their families, and the community.
Hold primary responsibility and accountability for patient nursing care while patients receive services from Valley Home Care, Inc.
Respond effectively to new and changing work environments.
Use clinical judgment and time management to prioritize responsibilities and respond to emergencies.

Benefits

Medical/prescription, dental, and vision discount program
Group term life insurance and AD&D
Flexible spending accounts and commuter benefit plans
Supplemental voluntary benefits, including short- and long-term disability, whole life insurance, and legal support
Six paid holidays
Paid time off
Wellness time off
Extended illness leave
Retirement plan
Tuition assistance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center membership discount
Day care discounts at various facilities