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Give your passion a purpose – join our amazing team!
Joining the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare team means embarking on a journey where your passion finds purpose every day. As an award-winning nonprofit hospice and palliative care provider nestled in the scenic beauty of Wilmington, NC, we've been dedicated to serving individuals and families for over 40 years across southeastern North Carolina and northeastern South Carolina.
What makes us stand out? Our commitment to your well-being and growth:
Fast-Track Benefits Activation: Health, dental, and vision coverage kick in first of the month following 30 days into your journey with us, ensuring your peace of mind and health are top priorities from the start.
Low-Cost and No-Cost Health Insurance Plans: There are plenty of options to tailor our health insurance plans to meet your needs, including a free employee-only health plan option.
Virtual Health Care Options: MediOrbis offers unlimited virtual doctor visits and mental health services at absolutely no cost to you with our healthcare plans.
Embrace Work-Life Harmony: You’ll earn 27 paid days off during your first year as a full-time employee, because we believe in nurturing your personal time to recharge and thrive.
Fuel Your Ambitions: Pursue your educational dreams with our tuition reimbursement program, providing up to $5,000 annually to fuel your career growth and aspirations. We’re also a qualified employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Secure Your Future: We've got your back with company-paid life and long-term disability insurance, ensuring your peace of mind and security for you and your loved ones.
Retirement Made Bright: Invest in your future with our 403(b) Retirement Plan, featuring a generous 50% employer match on the first 4% contributed to start with. As your tenure grows, so does your employer match! Plus, you're fully vested after just three years.
Recognition That Matters: Your contributions don't go unnoticed here - we celebrate your milestones and successes every step of the way! Through our partnership with AwardCo, we recognize and appreciate your hard work and dedication with meaningful rewards and recognition programs.
Thriving in a Supportive Culture: Our culture is rooted in collaboration, compassion, and respect. We foster a supportive environment where every team member is valued, heard, and empowered to make a difference. Together, we create a community that not only cares for our patients and families but also uplifts and supports each other. Join us and become a part of a culture that fosters growth, camaraderie, and meaningful connections.
Schedule:
Once you complete your orientation, your schedule will typically involve rotating between three 12-hour shifts one week and four 10-hour shifts the following week, with every other weekend included.
What you’ll be doing:
We provide quality care regardless of circumstance to a variety of different socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
You'll team up with external medical professionals and referral sources, as well as our own clinical teams, to organize admissions into our inpatient hospice care center.
Building connections with referral sources to improve the admission process and offer community support.
Coordinating with outside vendors, such as transport companies, to schedule patient arrivals smoothly.
Our Hospice Care Center in Wilmington has 18 beds. You'll be responsible for keeping track of the number of patients in all 18 beds, working closely with local hospitals, and Lower Cape Fear LifeCare’s inpatient palliative care team, outpatient nurses, social workers, and clinical liaisons to ensure our beds are utilized appropriately.
Admission visits take approximately one hour.
During the admission, you’ll complete necessary initial assessment documentation and develop a plan of care.
Document regulatory eligibility for general inpatient admission criteria for things such as:
Pain control.
Acute or chronic symptoms that need to be managed with a higher level of care.
Respite admissions.
You’ll need to be comfortable educating the caregivers and family. This might include things on how to identify signs and symptoms, medication information, and what to expect at end-of-life.
Real-time documentation takes place during admission.
You will be part of an Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) consisting of a physician, nurse practitioner, registered nurse, medical social worker, chaplain, and a CNA who are all on site.
Working closely with and documenting orders from Nurse Practitioners and Physicians to plan patient admissions.
Assign patients to available rooms and staff nurses.
Help staff with patient discharges for respite or short term stays back to their home.
Responsible for ordering controlled substances weekly from contracted pharmacies.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
1. Education: Graduate of an approved school of nursing, either through an AD, Diploma, or BSN program.
2. Licensure / Certifications: Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of North Carolina / South Carolina.
3. Experience: Two years experience. Prefer hospice or home care.
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Joining the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare team means embarking on a journey where your passion finds purpose every day. As an award-winning nonprofit hospice and palliative care provider nestled in the scenic beauty of Wilmington, NC, we've been dedicated to serving individuals and families for over 40 years across southeastern North Carolina and northeastern South Carolina.
What makes us stand out? Our commitment to your well-being and growth:
Fast-Track Benefits Activation: Health, dental, and vision coverage kick in first of the month following 30 days into your journey with us, ensuring your peace of mind and health are top priorities from the start.
Low-Cost and No-Cost Health Insurance Plans: There are plenty of options to tailor our health insurance plans to meet your needs, including a free employee-only health plan option.
Virtual Health Care Options: MediOrbis offers unlimited virtual doctor visits and mental health services at absolutely no cost to you with our healthcare plans.
Embrace Work-Life Harmony: You’ll earn 27 paid days off during your first year as a full-time employee, because we believe in nurturing your personal time to recharge and thrive.
Fuel Your Ambitions: Pursue your educational dreams with our tuition reimbursement program, providing up to $5,000 annually to fuel your career growth and aspirations. We’re also a qualified employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Secure Your Future: We've got your back with company-paid life and long-term disability insurance, ensuring your peace of mind and security for you and your loved ones.
Retirement Made Bright: Invest in your future with our 403(b) Retirement Plan, featuring a generous 50% employer match on the first 4% contributed to start with. As your tenure grows, so does your employer match! Plus, you're fully vested after just three years.
Recognition That Matters: Your contributions don't go unnoticed here - we celebrate your milestones and successes every step of the way! Through our partnership with AwardCo, we recognize and appreciate your hard work and dedication with meaningful rewards and recognition programs.
Thriving in a Supportive Culture: Our culture is rooted in collaboration, compassion, and respect. We foster a supportive environment where every team member is valued, heard, and empowered to make a difference. Together, we create a community that not only cares for our patients and families but also uplifts and supports each other. Join us and become a part of a culture that fosters growth, camaraderie, and meaningful connections.
Schedule:
Once you complete your orientation, your schedule will typically involve rotating between three 12-hour shifts one week and four 10-hour shifts the following week, with every other weekend included.
What you’ll be doing:
We provide quality care regardless of circumstance to a variety of different socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
You'll team up with external medical professionals and referral sources, as well as our own clinical teams, to organize admissions into our inpatient hospice care center.
Building connections with referral sources to improve the admission process and offer community support.
Coordinating with outside vendors, such as transport companies, to schedule patient arrivals smoothly.
Our Hospice Care Center in Wilmington has 18 beds. You'll be responsible for keeping track of the number of patients in all 18 beds, working closely with local hospitals, and Lower Cape Fear LifeCare’s inpatient palliative care team, outpatient nurses, social workers, and clinical liaisons to ensure our beds are utilized appropriately.
Admission visits take approximately one hour.
During the admission, you’ll complete necessary initial assessment documentation and develop a plan of care.
Document regulatory eligibility for general inpatient admission criteria for things such as:
Pain control.
Acute or chronic symptoms that need to be managed with a higher level of care.
Respite admissions.
You’ll need to be comfortable educating the caregivers and family. This might include things on how to identify signs and symptoms, medication information, and what to expect at end-of-life.
Real-time documentation takes place during admission.
You will be part of an Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) consisting of a physician, nurse practitioner, registered nurse, medical social worker, chaplain, and a CNA who are all on site.
Working closely with and documenting orders from Nurse Practitioners and Physicians to plan patient admissions.
Assign patients to available rooms and staff nurses.
Help staff with patient discharges for respite or short term stays back to their home.
Responsible for ordering controlled substances weekly from contracted pharmacies.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
1. Education: Graduate of an approved school of nursing, either through an AD, Diploma, or BSN program.
2. Licensure / Certifications: Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of North Carolina / South Carolina.
3. Experience: Two years experience. Prefer hospice or home care.
#LCFL1
