Hospice Palliative Care Bridge Nurse (LPN)

PruittHealth•Watkinsville, GA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Hospice Palliative Care Bridge Nurse (LPN) for PruittHealth Hospice. PruittHealth Hospice is seeking caregivers committed to serving patients with care and compassion. The role involves providing hospice care in the patient's home or care facility as part of a specialized team. PruittHealth is committed to supporting nursing careers through competitive pay, flexible schedules, and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

Current, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) OR Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure in the state of practice
A minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience

Nice To Haves

Palliative care, hospice, or home health care experience is preferred
CHPN (Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse) is preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for taking and processing Palliative Care referrals.
Provide support to the Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner and Medical Director.
Will schedule visits to support goals of care as ordered by MD.
Coordinate and communicate patient care goals between all providers.
Make calls to present the palliative program, obtain legal consents, and assess interdisciplinary needs.
Ensure communication of assessment and reassessment findings to attending physician.
Complete all documentation accurately, timely, and in accordance with company policy and procedure.
Inform palliative team of all new admissions and discharges.
Coordinate referrals utilizing the referral process.
Serve as a liaison for medical directors and nurse practitioners, enhancing effectiveness and compliance.
Run billing report and address validation holds/ billing errors