Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area. With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds, including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.  

McLeod Regional Medical Center is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join their Hospice and Palliative Care team!

***Two years of experience is required to be considered for the position***

Qualifications /Training:

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

Must have 2 years of Nurse Practitioner experience. 

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.