Hospice Nurse, LPN

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Full-Time Smithfield, NC, US

2 days ago Requisition

3HC Home Health and Hospice
Inpatient Nurse Aide I

Location:


Smithfield Office North Carolina

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.

Qualification Requirements

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 a plan of care

Possess valid Driver's License and reliable transportation

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Assists office with achieving positive patient outcomes and provides comfort to patient/family to facilitate quality of life and death with dignity: (a) performs competently all skills, treatments and procedures as outlined in the patient's individualized plan of care, according to 3HC's policies and procedures and as allowed by the Practice Act of the N.

C. Board of Nursing; (b) observes signs and symptoms and reports to the RN, reactions to treatments, including drugs and changes in the patient's physical or emotional condition; (c) adequately reinforces teaching completed by the RN and counsels the patient and family members regarding the nursing care needs, preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedure as appropriate for the patient's care and safety, as assigned by RN;

(d) assist the RN or physician in performing specialized procedures and duties, (e) assist patient's family and other health care team members in providing continuity of care and meeting the emotional needs of the patient and immediate family members , and (f) reports outcome of any unscheduled visits to the RN within 24…