Hospice Nurse, LPN

Hospice Nurse, LPN

Compassionate Care is our Calling!

3HC has provided compassionate care to North Carolinians since 1981. We strive to ensure our patients enjoy lifes journey, recover quickly, and live comfortably. We believe in providing high-quality, cost-effective care that surpasses industry standards. If you want to make a difference, provide meaningful one-on-one care, and develop relationships with both your patients and team members, join Team 3HC! 3HC strives to provide a positive work culture that feels more like a family atmosphere where we support our team members so they can reach their personal & professional best.

The Hospice Nurse, LPN is responsible for administering skilled nursing care to hospice patients requiring intermittent professional nursing services as outlined on the patient's individualized plan of care delegated by the RN.

Qualification Requirements

Licensed Practical Nurse currently licensed to practice nursing in the state of North Carolina

Minimum of two-years of experience as a nurse in an acute care setting preferred

Previous experience working with terminally ill patients preferred

Maintain current CPR certification (BCLS)

Must be dependable and capable of dealing pleasantly and tactfully with patients, family, staff, providers, and the public

Must be competent to perform delegated tasks to facilitate positive patient outcomes as indicated in the patient's individualized plan of care

Possess valid Driver's License and reliable transportation

1. Abides by and supports 3HC's Compliance Program and Code of Ethics. It is the intent of 3HC to comply with all applicable laws and regulations and that spirit is embedded in all aspects of our services and business practices. Our success hinges on doing things ethically and legally, to which, each and every employee plays a critical role.

2. Creates positive experiences for internal and external customers that will meet their expectations. Displays a high degree of courtesy, tact, and knowledge of services provided by the agency in all contact with staff, patients, and visitors.

3. Assists office with achieving positive patient outcomes and provides comfort to patient/family to facilitate quality of life and death with dignity: performs competently all skills, treatments and procedures as outlined in the patient's individualized plan of care, according to 3HC's policies and procedures and as allowed by the Practice Act of the N. C. Board of Nursing; observes signs and symptoms and reports to the RN, reactions to treatments, including drugs and changes in the patient's physical or emotional condition; adequately reinforces teaching completed by the RN and counsels the patient and family members regarding the nursing care needs, preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedure as appropriate for the patient's care and safety, as assigned by RN; assist the RN or physician in performing specialized procedures and duties; assist patient's family and other health care team members in providing continuity of care and meeting the emotional needs of the patient and immediate family members, and reports outcome of any unscheduled visits to the RN within 24 hours of the provision of service.

4. Assist with the on-going observation of the patient's physical and mental health and home environment by: gathers and documents specific data according to the patient's individualized plan of care and skilled nursing report, recognizes existing relations between data gathered and patient's health status and treatment plan, determines a patient's need for immediate nursing intervention based upon data gathered and in compliance with parameters on the Plan of Care.

5. Documents in the medical record electronically and downloads patient information in EMR periodically throughout the day: those services rendered to the patient; clinical and progress notes, conferences held with the physician and other disciplines, physician, or community resources; changes noted in the patient's condition and/or family home situation; revisions in the care plan with supervision by the RN and submits downloads all paperwork including time and travel daily. Updates medication profile with each medicinal change. Keeps up-to-date on reimbursement criteria, hospice criteria, PPS, and charting needs for all patients under care including private insurance. Responds within 48 hours to requests for documentation correction/completion.

6. Collaborates with supervisor to meet agency's clinical needs. Rotates weekend, after hours, and holiday on-call with an RN on back up call. Assists with coverage of visits in other offices as assigned. Makes home health visits as assigned.

7. Actively participates in IDG meetings. Reports updates from patients visits to interdisciplinary team.

8. Maintains regular communication with supervisor. Communicates problems of the patient(s) on a timely basis following chain of command. Communicates information using current process and technology available to 3HC.

9. Stays abreast of overall patient care and improves nursing care skills: participates in office staff meetings, patient care conferences, record audits, utilization reviews, quality improvement activities, and in-services; attends and participates in interdisciplinary team conferences/IDG at least 75% of the time; attends agency mandatory in-services and satisfies CEU requirements of the State Board of Nursing; strives to improve nursing care through continuing education, active participation in professional and related organizations and individual research and readings.

10. Demonstrates an interest in personal and professional growth for self and staff: attends and participates in workshops, seminars, webcasts to keep abreast of current changes in rules, regulations, relating to job functions and department; does individual reading and research; recommends educational opportunities for staff and encourages participation.

11. Demonstrates a willingness to be cost effective in the use of agency resources, the monitoring of waste, and the proper and safe use of supplies and equipment.

12. Adheres to 3HC's Personnel Policy and performs other appropriate duties as assigned by supervisor to promote the successful operations and future growth of 3HC.

3HC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex or sexual orientation, age, marital status, gender identity, national veteran or disability status.