Job Description

Overview

Join to apply for the Hospice Nurse, LPN role at 3HC Home Health & Hospice Care Inc.

Location: Pollocksville

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 hospice patients requiring intermittent professional nursing services as outlined on the patient's individualized plan of care delegated by the RN.

Why Choose 3HC

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.

Responsibilities

• The Hospice Nurse, LPN is responsible for administering skilled nursing care hospice patients requiring intermittent professional nursing services as outlined on the patient's individualized plan of care delegated by the RN.
• 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.
• Actively participates in IDG meetings. Reports updates from patients visits to interdisciplinary team.
• 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.
• 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 interdisciplinary team conferences/IDG at least 75% of the time; satisfies CEU requirements of the State Board of Nursing; and strives to improve nursing care through continuing education, active participation in professional and related organizations and individual research and readings.
• 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; and recommends educational opportunities for staff and encourages participation.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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

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.

Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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