Job description

The primary purpose of your job position is to provide, coordinate, and direct the provision of 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Registered Nurse will Steward the philosophy/mission of PH Healthcare 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.

· Registered Nurse will Serve as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and attends meetings.

· Registered Nurse will Follow the Nursing Standards of PH Healthcare.

· Registered Nurse will Demonstrate familiarity with policies of the hospice, state, and federal regulations pertaining to hospice and general nursing services.

· Registered Nurse will Implement hospice nursing care in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines.

· Registered Nurse will Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Director of Clinical Services as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the nursing service department.

· Registered Nurse will Participate in the hospice quality assurance program as directed by the Director of Clinical Services.

· Registered Nurse will 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.

· Registered Nurse will Full and appropriate documentation of direct patient care services to support successful professional billing of these services.

· Registered Nurse will Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary.

· Registered Nurse will Supervise Hospice Aide care.

· Registered Nurse will Supervise CNA schedules.

· Registered Nurse will Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the hospice’s policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents.

Nursing Care Functions

· Accept responsibility for the coordination of the physical care of the patient by teaching primary caregivers, volunteers and family members as necessary.

· Maintain up-to-date patient records so that problems, plans, actions and goals are accurately and clearly stated and changes are reflected as they occur.

· Inform hospice and facility staff of unusual or potentially problematic patient and/or family issues.

· Provide appropriate support at time of death.

· Provide the Director of Clinical Services with information relative to the nursing needs of the patient.

· Initiate communication with hospice physician, attending physician, other hospice staff members, facility staff, and other agencies as needed to coordinate care and use of resources for the patient and family.

· Maintains regular communication with facility nursing staff to review care including attending SNF care plan meetings.

· Assign personal care tasks to Hospice Aides according to the plan of care.

· Maintains a liaison with the patient, their families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for the patients’ needs.

Qualifications

Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university and be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of South Carolina. 1 year of experience as a nurse in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other related health care facility is preferred. Hospice experience also preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Ability to Relocate:

• Lancaster, SC: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road