Hospice & Palliative Care of the Piedmont is always seeking dynamic caring individuals to join our team. If you are interested in possible employment, please click this button to fill out our application:
Completed applications can be emailed to ldeery@hospicepiedmont.org or mailed to:
Hospice & Palliative Care of the Piedmont
ATTN: Human Resources
408 West Alexander Avenue
Greenwood, SC 29646
Current Job Openings
HOME CARE NURSE CASE MANAGER
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $84,000.00 per year
Summary:
Works in cooperation with the interdisciplinary team to effectively implement the Plan of Care. Provides nursing care in accordance to medical orders and the Plan of Care.
Qualifications:
- Associate Degree in Nursing. Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- Must be licensed in South Carolina
- A minimum of two years experience in a medical-surgical environment, previous home health or hospice experience preferred
- Ability to assess and respond to the complex needs of terminally ill patients and their family
- Skilled in nursing practice, able to provide emotional support and acceptance of individual lifestyles
- Skilled in pain and symptom management
- Professional, positive attitude required
- Ability to function as part of a team
- Ability to embrace the mission and culture of the organization
Duties:
- Manage the care of assigned patients by making visits to patients within the service area and by providing nursing care which includes patient/family teaching and support
- Caseload average 8-12 patients and average visits per day 3-5 as assigned
- Communicates regarding the patient’s status with physician, team members, and other agencies involved in the care of the patient
- Attends team conferences, staff meetings, and in-services as assigned
- Documents patient/family contacts, nursing care provided, and other required documentation in an accurate and timely manner
- Adheres to all regulatory standards and agency policies as set forth
- Participates as assigned in the 24-hour on-call as scheduled
- Coordinates the transition of patients and changes in level of care
- Assists with referrals, admissions, and evaluation visits as needed
- Provides supervision of home health aides, including making assignments, monitoring adherence, and direct supervision
- Supports the overall culture of the organization
- Participates in organization-sponsored events
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- On-call
Work Location: On the road
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Malpractice insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
EOE
Licensed Master Social Worker
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $54,000.00 per year
Summary: To provide social work services for patients and families served by Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont, Inc. programs including the participation in children’s grief programs and Palliative Care.
Qualifications: The qualified social worker shall hold a Master’s degree from an approved school of social work and be licensed. Experience in a health care setting preferred. The ability to clearly explain Hospice services including reimbursement issues is required.
Responsibilities / Job Duties
- Assess and identify the social, emotional and financial needs of the patient and families served by Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont programs in both home and facility based settings.
- Participates in establishing and evaluating the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care.
- Maintain ongoing counseling and support for patients and families and makes contacts /home visits according to organizational productivity standards.
- Counsel patients and families with decisions regarding Advanced Directives and other financial and legal matters.
- Serve as resource for clinical team and assists members to understand family dynamics in times of stress and crisis.
- Resource counseling with referrals to community service agencies which can benefit the patient and family as appropriate.
- Participates in training of volunteers and other community training as needed.
- Participate as a member of the Bereavement Team and provide grief assessment, support and counseling to appropriate individuals and groups as assigned.
- Participate in planning and staffing of Project Hope activities including school groups and bereavement camp.
- Document, including electronic documentation, all aspects of care and services provided according to the policies established by the Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont, Inc. program.
- Participates in community education to inform on Hospice philosophy, needs of dying, loss, and grief.
- Support the overall culture of the organization.
- Participates in organization sponsored events.
- Performs other duties as requested and appropriate.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Malpractice insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
EOE
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