Hospice Admissions RN: Compassionate Patient Advocate

Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC); Bestgate Terrace (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilchrist Hospice Care seeks a Hospice Admissions Nurse to assess patients in their residence or hospital and coordinate entry into our hospice services. As an ambassador for Gilchrist Hospice Care, you will collaborate with the Admissions Team, document findings in the EMR, educate patients and families, and ensure smooth transition to care plans.

The role requires a Maryland nursing license, a diploma/ADN/BSN, and at least three years of nursing experience; hospice or home health experience is

Qualifications

• Three years of nursing experience; home health or hospice preferred but not required.
• Knowledgeable of universal precautions and safe nursing standards.
• Strong time management and adaptability to changing schedules.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to educate patient and caregiver and work with EMR.

Responsibilities

• Completes initial assessment of patient and family to determine hospice eligibility and needs.
• Prepares and implements the initial care plan with Medical Director approval.
• Provides direct nursing care to maintain the highest level of care.
• Documents clinical findings and communicates with care team.
• Teaches family members patient care skills and medication management.
• Arranges home equipment and coordinates with outside resources.

Skills

Infection control

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Patient-family education

EMR proficiency

Education

Diploma, ADN and/or BSN from an accredited institution

Current MD nursing license.

Job description

Gilchrist Hospice Care seeks a Hospice Admissions Nurse to assess patients in their residence or hospital and coordinate entry into our hospice services. As an ambassador for Gilchrist Hospice Care, you will collaborate with the Admissions Team, document findings in the EMR, educate patients and families, and ensure smooth transition to care plans.

The role requires a Maryland nursing license, a diploma/ADN/BSN, and at least three years of nursing experience; hospice or home health experience is