Hybrid Hospice Nurse, RN na 3HC Home Health and Hospice

3HC Home Health and Hospice
Hospice Nurse, RN
Full-time 
Wilson, NC
 

Compassionate Care is our Calling

3HC has provided compassionate care to North Carolinians since 1981. We strive to ensure our patients enjoy life’s journey, recover quickly, live comfortably and face “end of life” with dignity.  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, then join Team 3HC and reach your personal & professional best.

Summary:

The Hospice Nurse, RN is responsible for the coordination of all Hospice services in counties assigned in accordance with the Hospice philosophy, Agency goals, objectives, and policies. 

Essential Job 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".  
• Creates positive experiences for internal and external customers that will meet their expectations.  
• Provides comfort to patient/family to facilitate quality of life and death with dignity.   
• Maintains current electronic documentation and downloads daily. 
• Ensures that the physician and/or Hospice Medical Director is involved ongoing with the patient's care. 
• Provides regular supervision to the Licensed Practical Nurses and paraprofessionals who are providing services to the patient according to CMS/Hospice guidelines. 
• Collaborates with supervisor to meet assigned productivity standard. Rotates weekday, weekend, and holiday "on-call" and "back-up call". During low hospice census: (a) covers visits in other offices as assigned by supervisor (b) makes home health visits, (c) visits referring hospice physicians for marketing, and (d) visits nursing homes and talks with administrators, (e) acts as a resource person for the community on the Hospice Program if needed, and (f) ensures referrals are evaluated timely with a NPU rate of less than 6%.
• Maintains regular communication with supervisor.  
• Ensures that 3HC can bill for services appropriately. 
• Stays abreast of overall patient care and improves nursing care skills. 
• Notify attending physicians, staff members and family members of patient deaths when they occur.
• Collaborates with Procare Pharmacy regarding medication changes, administration, and recommendations. Share Procare recommendations with the attending MD.
• Demonstrates an interest in personal and professional growth for self and staff. 
• Demonstrates a willingness to be cost effective in the use of agency resources, the monitoring of waste, and the proper and safe use of supplies and equipment.
• Adheres to 3HC's Personnel Policy and performs other appropriate duties as assigned by supervisor to promote the successful operations and future growth of 3HC.

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
• Ability to understand and communicate well with patients, family, staff, physicians, and the public
• Maintain current CPR certification (BCLS)
• 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

Compassionate Care is our Calling

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.