Department:

Scotland Memorial Hospital - Hospice

Status:

Full time

Shift:

Various (United States of America)

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

• Minimum Requirements: Licensed as a Registered Nurse

• Minimum Requirements: 1 Or More Years In Hospice Or Home Health

Job Description:

1.Provides nursing services, under the direction of the Director of Clinical Operations including on-going assessments of patients and their needs, in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, Hospice policies and procedures and other applicable standards. These services include, but are not limited to:

a.making regular home visits on assigned patients;
b.assisting in providing 24 hour on-call services, as scheduled;
c.performing prescribed treatments and procedures, in compliance with the established guidelines of the NC Nurse Practice Act; as per the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act, Registered Nurses may give medications.
d.conducting physician consults, as needed, to obtain orders, provide patient updates, and review the plan of care;
e.assisting in performing initial and on-going nursing assessments of patient/family needs;
f.developing and implementing the nursing plan of care, with appropriate updates
providing hospice nursing services with emphasis on:

• identifying the patient/family’s physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs

• addressing symptom management and comfort care needs

• providing teaching and education to the patient/family

• documenting problems, appropriate goals, interventions and the patient/ family response to care, and

• assisting with the coordination of services.

2.Works with the Director of Clinical Operations and other interdisciplinary team members in developing an individualized Plan of Care for assigned patients.
3.Interacts as a member of the IDT by:

• Communicating with other team members;

• Timely reporting of status changes in patients;

• Regular attendance and participation in staff and team meetings.

4.Assists in keeping patient/family records updated and provides timely/accurate documentation of all services rendered.
5.Assumes responsibility for professional development by attending workshops, in-service education programs and mandatory education events, whenever possible.

Careers

At Scotland Health Care System, we’re proud to employ a team of dedicated professionals who embody the Scotland Way.

Founded in 1946, Scotland Health Care System is a community-owned, not-for-profit organization serving Laurinburg, North Carolina. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to deliver safe, high-quality, compassionate, and sustainable health care to everyone in need.

We offer a full spectrum of services—including inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care—along with specialized programs in cancer treatment, cardiac care, surgical services, and women’s health.

Our culture is built on caring—for our patients and for our people. We believe that when we take exceptional care of our employees, they can provide exceptional care to our communities. That’s why we offer:

• Competitive compensation

• Family-friendly benefits including Paid Parental Leave and On-Site Childcare

• Flexible scheduling

• Exclusive savings programs

• Career growth and advancement opportunities

If you’re looking for more than just a job—if you want a meaningful career where you can make a difference—Scotland Health Care System is the place for you. Join our team today!