Hospice Job at McLeod Health in Little River, SC

Seeking Nurse Practitioner – Hospice & Palliative Medicine – McLeod Loris Seacoast Hosptial Located near the coast of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina!

We Offer: 

• Competitive Salary
• Full Health Benefits 
• Sign on Bonus
• Relocation Allowance

Job Description

McLeod Loris Seacoast Hospital is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join their Hospice and Palliative Care team!

***Two years of experience is preferred**

Qualifications /Training:

Possession of valid South Carolina driver’s license and an available vehicle at all times. 

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations/Education:

South Carolina Nurse Practitioner certification.

Master’s degree.

Essential Job Responsibilities/Expectations:

1. Job responsibilities include those listed in competency document.

2. Maintains a professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-

workers in accordance with our Service Excellence Standards and Core Values.

3. Provides Palliative Care to patients in collaboration with the Palliative Medicine Physicians and by following

established medical protocols.

4. Plans, implements, and coordinates the care of Palliative care patients in the hospital setting.

5. Provides direct NP services, in a direct face to face visit, or via telehealth with patients and families.

6. Performs physical examinations and treatments within prescribed guidelines and instructions of the physicians.

7. Reduces readmission rates, monitors medication effectiveness, assists with transitions of care, improves the quality of

patient care.

8. Coordinates patient assessment and subsequent visits.

9. Provides teaching and counseling concerning patients health, disease progression, symptom management and the

patients response to care.

10. Orders and interprets diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients clinical problems.

11. Records physical findings and formulates plans and prognosis, based on patient’s condition.