Hybrid HH & Hospice Nurse, RN (PRN

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As-Needed Clinton, NC, US

2 days ago Requisition

3HC Home Health and Hospice

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.

Summary:

The Hybrid HH & Hospice Nurse, RN is responsible for administering skilled nursing care to patients requiring intermittent professional nursing service and the coordination of all Hospice Services in accordance with the Hospice philosophy, Agency goals, objectives and policies

Qualification Requirements

• Registered Nurse currently licensed to practice nursing in the state of North Carolina
• Minimum of one-year experience as a professional nurse in an acute care setting
• Previous experience working with terminally ill patients preferred
• Maintain current CPR certification (BCLS)
• Basic computer skills/knowledge and experience in electronic medical records
• Ability to understand and communicate well with patients, family, staff, physicians and the public
• 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

Essential Functions

• Abides by and supports 3HC's Compliance Program and Code of Ethics. 3HC's Compliance motto is "Compliance for all and all for Compliance". 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.
• Creates positive experiences for internal and external customers that will meet their expectations. (External customers include our patients, families, referral sources, vendors, the community, etc. Internal customers are the people within the agency with whom you work.) Displays a high degree of courtesy, tact, and knowledge of services provided by the agency in all contact with staff, patients, and visitors.
• Manages assigned cases and assists office with achieving positive patient outcomes, strategic plan and budget: (a) provides skilled nursing care as outlined in the physician's plan of treatment, according to 3HC's policies and procedures and as allowed by the Practice Act of the N.
  
  C. State Board of Nursing; (b) observes and documents signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and other applicable personnel, reactions to treatments, including drugs and changes in the patient's physical or emotional condition and outcomes of intervention; (c) ensures on-going evaluation of patient/family needs and response to care; (d) refers to other services as needed; (e) initiates appropriate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures, as appropriate, for the patient's care and safety;
  
  (f) educates, supervises, consults, and counsels the patient/family regarding the nursing care needs, other related problems of the patient at home, the disease process, self-care techniques, and processes for dealing with issues of ethical concern and (g) Assures the development and implementation of the patient individualized plan of care and updates as needed.
• Conducts a complete assessment of the patient to identify appropriate care needs: (a) obtains a medical history to include OASIS when needed, particularly as it relates to the present condition; (b) performs a physical assessment; (c) assesses the support system to determine what assistance will be available from family members and their ability to meet the patient's immediate needs upon changes throughout care;
  
  (d) assesses the patient, family member(s) and home situation to determine what health teaching…