Hospice Nurse, LPN

HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE CARE INC • Smithfield, NC

5d

About The Position

Compassionate Care is our Calling!

Why choose 3HC:

3HC has provided compassionate care to North Carolinians since 1981. We strive to ensure our patients enjoy life’s 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.

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse currently licensed to practice nursing in the state of North Carolina
• 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 a plan of care
• Possess valid Driver's License and reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of two-years of experience as a nurse in an acute care setting preferred
• Previous experience working with terminally ill patients preferred

Responsibilities

• Abides by and supports 3HC's Compliance Program and Code of Ethics.
• Creates positive experiences for internal and external customers that will meet their expectations.
• Assists office with achieving positive patient outcomes and provides comfort to patient/family to facilitate quality of life and death with dignity
• Assist with the on-going observation of the patient's physical and mental health and home environment
• Documents in the medical record electronically and downloads patient information in EMR periodically throughout the day
• 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.
• 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
• Demonstrates an interest in personal and professional growth for self and staff
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees