Hospice LPN - Columbia, SC

Patriot Healthcare•Columbia, SC

About The Position

The primary purpose of the Hospice LPN position is to provide hospice services according to physician’s orders and patient plan of treatment based on hospice policies and procedures, through the application of the nursing process. As a hospice LPN you work directly under the supervision of a registered nurse. Duties and Responsibilities Stewards the philosophy/mission of PH Healthcare, Inc which focuses on the overriding values of human dignity and respectful response to the needs of persons with life threatening/terminal and/or chronic illnesses. Follows the Nursing Standards of PH Healthcare, Inc. Builds and maintains positive working relations with potential referral sources. Perform nursing visits as needed. Notify case manager or physician of any abnormal findings. Demonstrate familiarity with policies of the hospice, state, and federal regulations pertaining to hospice and general nursing services. Implement hospice nursing care in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines. Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Director of Clinical Services as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the nursing service department. Participate in the hospice quality assurance program as directed by the Director of Clinical Services. Build effective relationships with contracted facility nursing staff to ensure that the hospice care service is well integrated into the facility plan of care for hospice patients. Full and appropriate documentation of direct patient care services to support successful professional billing of these services. Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary.

Requirements

Must possess a degree from an accredited school of nursing
Must be licensed to practice in the state of South Carolina

Responsibilities

Provide hospice services according to physician’s orders
Patient plan of treatment based on hospice policies and procedures
Application of the nursing process
Work directly under the supervision of a registered nurse
Stewards the philosophy/mission of PH Healthcare, Inc
Follows the Nursing Standards of PH Healthcare, Inc
Builds and maintains positive working relations with potential referral sources
Perform nursing visits as needed
Notify case manager or physician of any abnormal findings
Demonstrate familiarity with policies of the hospice, state, and federal regulations pertaining to hospice and general nursing services
Implement hospice nursing care in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines
Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Director of Clinical Services as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the nursing service department
Participate in the hospice quality assurance program as directed by the Director of Clinical Services
Build effective relationships with contracted facility nursing staff to ensure that the hospice care service is well integrated into the facility plan of care for hospice patients
Full and appropriate documentation of direct patient care services to support successful professional billing of these services
Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary