Hospice Access Registered Nurse NE

Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC); Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 44,331 - 68,136; Full time

Job summary

Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) in Cockeysville, Maryland is seeking a Hospice Admissions Nurse to assess patients and prepare them for admission to Gilchrist Hospice Care. Candidates must possess a Diploma, ADN, or BSN, along with a current MD nursing license and three years of nursing experience, preferably in Home Health or Hospice. The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to educate patients and families effectively. The pay range for this position is $32.18 - $49.46 per hour.

Qualifications

• Current MD nursing license.
• Three years of nursing experience. Home Health or Hospice experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients in their place of residence or in hospitals.
• Prepare the patient for entry into the spectrum of services provided by Gilchrist Hospice Care.
• Serve as an ambassador for Gilchrist Hospice Care within the service area.

Skills

Knowledgeable of universal precautions for infection control and practices safe nursing standards for self protection

Strong time management skills and the ability to function with a changing daily schedule

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to be patient and family focused and provide patient/caregiver education

Skill in the use of EMR (Electronic Medical Record)

Education

Diploma, ADN and/or BSN from an accredited institution

Job description

The Hospice Admissions Nurse reports to the Admissions Team Manager. The Hospice Admissions Nurse assesses patients in their place of residence or in hospitals and prepares the patient for entry into the spectrum of services provided by Gilchrist Hospice Care. The Hospice Admissions Nurse serves also as ambassador for Gilchrist Hospice Care within the service area.

Education

• Diploma, ADN and/or BSN from an accredited institution

Licensures / Certifications

• Current MD nursing license.

Experience

• Three years of nursing. Home Health or Hospice experience preferred but not required.

Skills

• Knowledgeable of universal precautions for infection control and practices safe nursing standards for self protection
• Strong time management skills and the ability to function with a changing daily schedule.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to be patient and family focused and provide patient/caregiver education
• Skill in the use of EMR (Electronic Medical Record)

Pay Range

$32.18 - $49.46

Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.