Hospice, LPN

3HC Home Health and Hospice
Hospice Nurse, LPN

Coverage: Pollocksville, 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.

Summary:

The LPN is responsible for administering skilled nursing care to home health and hospice patients requiring intermittent professional nursing services as outlined on the patient's individualized plan of care delegated by the RN.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Essential Job Functions:

1. Creates positive experiences for internal and external customers that will meet their expectations. Displays a high degree of courtesy, tact, and knowledge of services provided by the agency in all contact with staff, patients, and visitors.

2. Manages assigned cases and assists office with achieving positive patient outcomes, strategic plan and budget.

3. Conducts a complete assessment of the patient to identify appropriate care needs.

4. Documents in the medical record electronically and downloads daily.

5. Completes OASIS at specific point in time, such as admission, resumption of care, recertification, etc. Provides regular supervision to the Licensed Practical Nurses and paraprofessionals who are providing services to the patient according to regulatory guidelines, CMS/Hospice guidelines.

6. 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.

7. Ensures that 3HC can bill for services appropriately.

Requirements:

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 preferred.

Med/surg experience preferred.

Home Health Experience Preferred.

Maintain current CPR certification (BCLS).

Vaccination against COVID-19 is mandatory at our organization unless you are approved for an accommodation due to a religious objection or ADA covered medical condition. The organization will also review medical recommendations for a delay in vaccination or for other contraindications to vaccination.

3HC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex or sexual orientation, age, marital status, gender identity, national veteran or disability status.