Hospice Palliative Care Bridge Nurse (LPN)

PruittHealth; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PruittHealth Hospice is seeking a dedicated Hospice Palliative Care Bridge Nurse (LPN) to join our team delivering compassionate in-home or facility-based hospice care. You will coordinate referrals, support the care team, and help achieve patient-centered goals in a fast-paced environment.

We offer top-of-market pay, flexible schedules, and comprehensive health plans to help you advance your nursing career while serving patients and families with dignity and respect.

Qualifications

• Current, active, and unrestricted RN or LPN licensure in the state of practice.
• A minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience.
• Palliative care, hospice, or home health care experience is preferred.
• CHPN (Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take and process Palliative Care referrals.
• Provide support to the Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner and Medical Director.
• Schedule visits to support goals of care as ordered by MD.
• Coordinate and communicate patient care goals between all providers.
• Make calls to present the palliative program, obtain legal consents, and assess interdisciplinary needs.
• Ensure communication of assessment and reassessment findings to attending physician.
• Complete all documentation accurately, timely, and in accordance with company policy and procedure.
• Inform palliative team of all new admissions and discharges.
• Coordinate referrals utilizing the referral process.
• Serve as a liaison for medical directors and nurse practitioners, enhancing effectiveness and compliance.
• Run billing report and address validation holds/ billing errors

Skills

Nursing experience

Education

RN or LPN licensure in state of practice

Job description

Job Description - Hospice Palliative Care Bridge Nurse (LPN) (2611933)

Hospice Palliative Care Bridge Nurse (LPN) - 2611933

Description

HOSPICE PALLIATIVE CARE BRIDGE NURSE

HOSPICE SERVICES

Join the PruittHealth Hospice family, where the health and safety of our workforce is our top priority! We're not only committed to your career, we're committed to the health and safety of all our patients and nurses. If you're looking to be a part of a uniquely specialized team of caregivers providing hospice care in the patient's home or care facility, then now is the time to join one of the leading providers of post-acute care.

PruittHealth Hospice will help you conquer your career goals. At PruittHealth, we are searching for caregivers who are committed to serving our patients with care and compassion, and in return, we are committed to supporting your nursing career through top-of-market pay, flexible schedules, comprehensive health plans, and more.

Investing in Our Employee-Partners with Benefits

• Top-of-market pay
• Annual merit increases
• Paid time off
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Preceptorship Program and hands-on training
• 401(k) and profit-sharing plans

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for taking and processing Palliative Care referrals.
• Provide support to the Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner and Medical Director.
• Will schedule visits to support goals of care as ordered by MD.
• Coordinate and communicate patient care goals between all providers.
• Make calls to present the palliative program, obtain legal consents, and assess interdisciplinary needs.
• Ensure communication of assessment and reassessment findings to attending physician.
• Complete all documentation accurately, timely, and in accordance with company policy and procedure.
• Inform palliative team of all new admissions and discharges.
• Coordinate referrals utilizing the referral process.
• Serve as a liaison for medical directors and nurse practitioners, enhancing effectiveness and compliance.
• Run billing report and address validation holds/ billing errors

Qualifications

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Current, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) OR Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)licensure in the state of practice
• A minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience
• Palliative care, hospice, or home health care experience is preferred
• CHPN (Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse) is preferred

Family Makes Us Stronger. Our family, your family, one family. Committed to loving, giving, and caring. United in making a difference.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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