Compassionate Hospice Nurse - Family-Centered Care

GBMC HealthCare; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 44,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

GBMC HealthCare in Baltimore, MD seeks an experienced registered nurse to provide quality nursing and supportive care for patients with life-limiting illness and their families.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, maintain a patient- and family-centered plan of care, document accurately, and educate families on infection control and care options. A current MD RN license and ADN/BSN are required, with at least two years of nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Current MD registered nursing license.
• Two years of nursing experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• ADN and/or BSN from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality nursing care to patients with life-limiting illness to maintain highest level of care for the patient in conjunction with the primary physician by initiating and maintaining the nursing process.
• Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement a patient directed individualized plan of care. Consults with attending physician when necessary.
• Evaluates patient/family response to intervention and modifies care plan appropriately. Provides patient and family education to achieve skills necessary to maintain quality care, promote patient/family independence and to facilitate the patient living fully until death. Teach patient/family infection control protocols.
• Documents on appropriate chart and forms in an accurate and timely manner to provide a written record of inpatient course.
• Participates in Quality Improvement Program to maintain or improve the quality of patient care.
• Provides direction and supervision to Patient Care Partners, Unit Receptionists and volunteers to maintain environment.
• Accurately completes daily acuity assessment for assigned patient.
• Attends to patient and family at the time of patient’s death.

Skills

Infection control

Time management

Interpersonal communication

Patient/family centered care

EMR familiarity

Education

ADN/BSN

Job description

GBMC HealthCare in Baltimore, MD seeks an experienced registered nurse to provide quality nursing and supportive care for patients with life-limiting illness and their families.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, maintain a patient- and family-centered plan of care, document accurately, and educate families on infection control and care options. A current MD RN license and ADN/BSN are required, with at least two years of nursing experience.