Hospice Access Registered Nurse NE

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

Job summary

GBMC HealthCare Hospice Admissions Nurse assesses patients in their home or hospital, preparing them for entry into the hospice spectrum of GBMC services. The nurse also acts as an ambassador for GBMC HealthCare within the service area.

Education requirements include ADN and/or BSN with a current Maryland nursing license; three years of nursing experience are expected, hospice/home health preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed registered nurse with Maryland license.
• Diploma, ADN and/or BSN from an accredited institution.
• Three years of nursing experience; hospice/home health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients in their residence or hospitals.
• Prepare patients for entry into hospice services.
• Serve as ambassador for GBMC HealthCare in the service area.

Skills

Infection control

Time management

Interpersonal communication

Patient education

EMR

Education

ADN

BSN

Tools

EMR

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.