Registered Nurse (RN)-Hospice Outpatient, Hospice, PRN, Day
Company: Prisma Health
Location: Seneca
Posted on: November 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job
Summary Utilizes the nursing process to provide hospice and
palliative care to the terminally ill patient, regardless of their
age, and supportive care to the patient's family. Adheres to all
compliance and policy and procedure requirements of the
organization including, but not limited to: licensure renewal,
assigned training, employee health screenings, time and attendance
policy, dress code policy, patient confidentiality, infection
control, medication administration. Demonstrates knowledge of
regulatory agency requirements (The Joint Commission, DHEC).
Provides care within the scope of the SC Nursing Practice Act.
Essential Functions All team members are expected to be
knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire
health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Assess patient
physiological, psychosocial, developmental, environmental needs,
and the families' need for supportive care; and based upon that
assessment will offer input into the interdisciplinary Plan of Care
Demonstrates the ability to perform a physical assessment based on
the patient's age and developmental level. Performs a thorough pain
and other symptom assessment and utilizes the symptom management
medical authorization guidelines to guide care plan and
interventions. Considers the physical, emotional and spiritual
aspects of the patient/family when assessing client's needs.
Documents assessment appropriately in the medical record in a clear
and concise manner. Provides accurate assessment to physician in a
timely manner. Develops a nursing plan of care and a CNA plan of
care, as needed, that are individualized, seeking input from the
patient and family. Monitors and updates the nursing and the CNA
plans of care basing updates on changing patient status and
changing family needs. Monitors the patient's/family's need for
additional services and refers appropriately to other members of
the hospice team. Assesses for and provides education to
patient/family using verbal and written information. Develops a
plan of care for the time of death that meets the express wishes of
the patient/family. Competently performs appropriate nursing
interventions with thorough and timely documentation in patient's
chart. Demonstrates clinical competency and is knowledgeable
regarding agency's clinical procedures. Reports assessment findings
and changes in patient's condition to physician resulting in
successful management of patient's symptoms, makes recommendation
based upon sound nursing judgement. Utilizes standing orders and
medical authorization guidelines to appropriately guide practice.
Recognizes the family decision-making role and patient's right to
self-determination. Demonstrates time management and organizational
skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks. Utilizes
appropriately the other members of the interdisciplinary team both
as resources and as consultants. Oversees the CNA's performance of
the interventions in Plan of Care according to requirements 100% of
the time. Documentation reflects timeliness, completeness, clarity
and accuracy. All documentation is complete by the workday.
Demonstrates safe and effective nursing care, as defined by
facility's policies and procedures. Initiates bereavement follow-up
with patient's family, supporting the bereavement POC. Attends
funeral, visitations or memorial services whenever possible.
Attends scheduled bereavement program events, supporting those
families served. Participates in review of quality data and makes
recommendations for improvement Performs admission, evaluation
visits and consultative services as requested Works on various
projects and committees as requested Educates the public regarding
end-of life issues. Assists with the orientation and training of
students/new employees/Volunteers Evaluates the effectiveness of
specific interventions and the resulting movement toward goals.
Evaluates patient's response to any treatment and/or medication
administered. Evaluates patient's disease progression and family's
response to change. Evaluates patient's progress toward goals and
achieved outcomes. Evaluates patient/family response to teaching.
Evaluates family caregiver's potential and current ability to cope
with the physical and emotional demands of their role in patient's
care. Evaluates need for team conference or consultation. Provides
consultation and discussion of the case at IDG Care Meeting.
Evaluates cultural needs and/or developmental needs when evaluating
the response to Plan of Care. Facilitates continuity of care with
other team members and other agencies through accurate and timely
exchange of information Communicates on a regular basis with all
staff/volunteers regarding patient status Communicates with
physicians and others, as needed, to coordinate and ensure quality
care. Attends and participates in team meetings, briefings and
other related activities. Provides ongoing communication with all
Hospice team members. Initiates POC at time of death and notifies
all appropriate persons/agencies. Completes all discharge
paperwork. Documents all clinical findings, interventions,
physician orders, changes in the Plan of Care telephone calls, team
conferences and referrals clearly and in a timely manner.
Participates as a member of the team supporting the mission and
goals of the agency Participates in IDG care planning, offering
insights and knowledge to other team members in a supportive manner
Recognizes the value of the interdisciplinary approach to care
utilizing/referring to the other team members appropriately
Recognizes the influence of beliefs, and cultures on behaviors and
accepts strengths and limitations in others for both clients and
co-workers Works toward the resolution of interpersonal conflicts
Uses words that express respect, patience and understanding in all
interactions with others. Demonstrates the ability to maintain an
effective nurse-patient/family relationship using clear
professional boundaries. Offers and provides help when others are
in need of assistance, information or direction Offers positive
participation in staff meetings. Seeks opportunities to collaborate
and to keep all team members informed Performs other duties as
assigned. Supervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a
non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager,
director or executive. Minimum Requirements Education - Associate
degree in Nursing Experience - One (1) year experience as a
registered nurse. Experience in hospice or other home care services
preferred In Lieu Of In lieu of 1 year of registered nurse
experience, will accept successful completion of the Prisma Health
Nurse Residency Program or successful completion of a comparable
residency from another organization. Required Certifications,
Registrations, Licenses RN - REGISTERED NURSE - (Code NLRN) A valid
driver's license; an acceptable motor vehicle record, as defined by
the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Chart; and proof of auto
insurance. BSN preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Critical
thinking skills Problem solving skills Knowledge concerning the
process of grief/loss process and able to demonstrates appropriate
supportive interventions. Familiar with dept. policies and
procedures and able demonstrates compliance with hospice standards
of care. Communication skills. Ability to uses listening skills
that indicate understanding and promotes accurate interpretation of
others' concerns, motivation and feelings Work Shift Day (United
States of America) Location Hospice Of The Foothills Facility 1067
Hospice - Upstate Department 10676050 Nursing Service Share your
talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for
the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of
healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at
Prisma Health.
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