At Connecticut Hospice, our staff and volunteers knows what excellence in programs is all about. Together we have built a national reputation for exceptional care, both for our patients and their families. Our state of the art, Joint Commission accredited, teaching palliative hospital hospice is the first of its kind in America. Together with four statewide Patient Service Offices, we are able to provide stay at home care with M.D. house calls, except when a higher level of assessment is required. Pain and symptom management are the foundation of our enormously successful interdisciplinary approach to care.

At Connecticut Hospice we are committed to providing competitive salaries and outstanding benefits. In addition, we have dedicated significant resources to providing mentoring and other learning opportunities to help professionals fulfill their career goals and objectives.

Connecticut Hospice has been a member of the National Association of Home and Hospice Care, as well as the American Hospital Association, since 1980.

In 2013, Connecticut Hospice will celebrate the first 40 years of providing palliative and hospice care to those patients suffering from a progressive irreversible disease and their families.

Connecticut Hospice is an Equal Employment Opportunity.

Nursing

Opportunity

While working in a boutiqued and unique setting, Connecticut Hospice nurses have a chance to experience:

• A culture of “have it your way” that has earned national recognition
• A home care specialty that fosters 24/7 response to patients’ needs
• A dynamic pain and symptom management response, be at home or hospital
• One of 12 hospitals that received Best Practice recognition for pain and symptom management in 2002
• An interdisciplinary team approach to care
• A new palliative hospital environment designed to support first class patient/family centered  care
• A teaching environment with students from Yale and UConn which fosters growth and development
• A strong focus on families and anticipatory bereavement, which encourages wellness

Training & Advancement

Connecticut Hospice offers opportunities for growth that includes positions as a Registered Nurse, Clinical Leader and Nurse Manager. Nurses at Connecticut Hospice also hold top administrative posts and take leadership role in the designing of aspects of care, both in the hospital and at home. Opportunities for mentoring, and to be a part of a symbol of hope, are attracting many nurses from many career paths.

Allied Health

A wide opportunity at Connecticut Hospice, there is a wide range of interdisciplinary opportunities for professionals.

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

The Connecticut Hospice has an interesting opportunity for an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse to provide and coordinate comprehensive medical and nursing care to an assigned group of hospice and palliative care patients, in collaboration with physician colleagues and perform other duties as assigned.  Will participate in nurse leadership opportunities at Connecticut Hospice and the John D. Thompson Hospice Institute for Education, Training and Research.

• Educational and Professional Development:
• Master’s Degree in Nursing
• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Must be registered and currently licensed to practice in the State of Connecticut.
• 3-5 years of progressive clinical experience in oncology and adult nursing preferred.
• Delineated clinical privileges will be granted through the established Medical Board, Professional Advisory Committee and Board of Directors.  Privileges will be based on (reflected in Scope of Practice) appropriate training qualifications and experience.
• Health Status: Physical and emotional health status meet standards to perform scope of practice privileges.

For additional information, please contact Sandy Klimas, Sr. Vice President of Clinical Services & Home Care at

203-315-7588 or

sklimas@hospice.com

Employment Inquiries

Vita Toscano MA, SPHR E-Mail: vtoscano@hospice.com Fax 203-315- 7561 or mail to: Connecticut Hospice 100 Double Beach Rd.. Branford, Ct. 06405 Attn: Vita Toscano

 

The Connecticut Hospice, the first palliative hospital and home care, offers an outstanding salary and benefits package:

• Flexible Benefits (medical, dental, prescription)
• Additional Insurance (life, disability)
• Paid Time Off
• Pensions and Retirement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Other Payroll Deductions
• Free Parking
• Family Pool, Tennis, Beach and Fishing

 

Flexible Benefits

A comprehensive flexible benefits package is offered to all full-time and part-time employees. Benefits begin the first day of the month after employee has worked 90 days. Many benefits are purchased with pre-tax dollars, reducing employees income tax costs.

Employees have a comprehensive plan. No referrals needed for doctors or specialists.

Dental: Preventive care and diagnostic services are provided.

Prescription Drug Coverage: Employees and dependents covered under the medical plan are covered by the prescription drug program. Employees can choose to purchase prescriptions from participating pharmacies for through mail order (up to a 90-day supply) at a reduced cost.

Additional Insurance

The following may be purchased on a pre-tax basis:

Disability: Eligible employees can purchase short-term insurance. Long-term disability insurance is provided at no cost to full-time employees.

Life Insurance: The hospital completely funds life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance after a grace period for full-time and part-time employees.

 

Paid Time Off:

Full-time and part-time employees who work 30 or more hours biweekly are eligible to access paid time off (PTO). PTO accrual varies depending on position and length of experience. There are six hospital-designated holidays per year. PTO includes time off for vacation, sick time and holiday time.

Pensions and Retirement

Pension Plan: The Defined Contribution Plan is fully funded by employee contributions and matching amounts of the employer, up to 3% of employee contributions.

Retirement Accounts: Employees may participate in a 403(B) retirement savings account, where up to 20 percent of an employee’s salary up to $12,000 per year can be tax-deferred. Talk to Human Resources representative for more information about these options.

Tuition Reimbursement

Modest.