Hospice Nurse

Boston Medical Center; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 44,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

GBMC HealthCare is seeking a skilled nurse to provide compassionate, high-quality care to patients with life-limiting illnesses and support their families. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to tailor patient-centered plans and educate families on care needs.

Required ADN or BSN and a Maryland RN license, with at least two years of nursing experience. Prolonged patient contact and end-of-life care are central to this role.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of universal precautions for infection control.
• Strong time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to be patient and family focused.
• Skill in the use of EMR and ability to learn.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality nursing care to patients with life-limiting illness to maintain the highest level of care.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team to develop a patient-directed plan of care.
• Evaluates patient/family response and adjusts care plan accordingly.
• Educates patient and family to achieve skills for quality care and independence.
• Documents on appropriate chart and forms in a timely manner.
• Attends to patient and family at the time of patient’s death.

Skills

Infection control

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Patient and family focus

EMR proficiency

Education

ADN

BSN

Job description

Identifies patient/family care needs and provides nursing and supportive care for the terminally ill patient and their families.EducationADN and/or BSN from an accredited institution.ExperienceTwo years of nursing experience, or equivalent combination or education and experience.SkillsKnowledgeable of universal precautions for infection control and employs safe practices for self protectionStrong time management skillsExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to be patient and family focusedSkill in the use of EMR (Electronic Medical Record) and/or ability to learnLicensures, CertificationsCurrent MD registered nursing license.Physical RequirementsJob entails some standing, sitting, stooping, bending, walking. Ability to stand and walk almost constantly up to ninety 90% of work time and lifting and positioning patients up to fifty 50% of work time.Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail and often in stressful situations.Working ConditionsNormal patient care environment with possible exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature.Exposed to adverse working conditions due to performance of patient care activities and exposure to communicable diseasesConditions of EmploymentMaintain current nursing licensePhysical RequirementsJob entails some standing, sitting, stooping, bending, walking. Ability to stand and walk almost constantly up to ninety 90% of work time and lifting and positioning patients up to fifty 50% of work time.Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail and often in stressful situations.Working ConditionsNormal patient care environment with possible exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature.Exposed to adverse working conditions due to performance of patient care activities and exposure to communicable diseasesPrincipal Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvides 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.All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:RespectI will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacyListens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilitiesExcellenceI will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.Meets and/or exceeds customer expectationsActively pursues learning and self-developmentPays attention to detail; follows throughAccountabilityI will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.Sets a positive, professional example for othersTakes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve themAppropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job dutiesReports to work regularly and on timeTeamworkI will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the teamAddresses and resolves conflict in a positive waySeeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutionsAcknowledges and celebrates the contribution of othersEthical BehaviorI will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgmentRespects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkersResultsI will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.Embraces change and improvement in the work environmentContinuously seeks to improve the quality of products/servicesDisplays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstaclesAchieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficientlyPay Range$32.18 - $49.46Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.Equal Employment OpportunityGBMC 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.