Hospice Nurse - Day Shift

Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Inc.; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 44,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

GBMC Hospice is seeking a dedicated Hospice Nurse for the day shift to deliver compassionate care to patients with life-limiting illnesses and support to their families. The role requires an active Maryland registered nurse license and an ADN or BSN from an accredited program.

Two years of nursing experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience is expected. The nurse will work with an interdisciplinary team, document thoroughly, and participate in quality improvement

Qualifications

• ADN and/or BSN from an accredited institution.
• Two years of nursing experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current MD registered nursing license.
• Familiarity with EMR systems and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing and supportive care to patients with life-limiting illness and their families.
• Participate in an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement a patient-directed plan of care.
• Evaluate patient and family responses to interventions and adjust care plans as needed.
• Educate patient and family to achieve skills for maintaining quality of life and independence.
• Document accurately in the medical record in a timely manner.
• Participate in Quality Improvement activities to maintain or improve care quality.
• Supervise Patient Care Partners, unit receptionists, and volunteers as needed.
• Complete daily acuity assessments for assigned patients.
• Attend to patient and family at the time of the patient’s death.

Skills

Universal precautions

Time management

Interpersonal communication

Patient-family centered care

EMR proficiency

Education

ADN

BSN

Tools

EMR

Job description

Hospice Nurse - Day ShiftWe use cookies to make the safest and most effective website possible.# GBMC Careers## Hospice Nurse - Day ShiftApply: Gilchrist Center Stadium Place: Full time: Posted 30+ Days Ago: JR106245Identifies patient/family care needs and provides nursing and supportive care for the terminally ill patient and their families.**Education**ADN and/or BSN from an accredited institution.**Experience**Two years of nursing experience, or equivalent combination or education and experience.**Skills*** Knowledgeable of universal precautions for infection control and employs safe practices for self protection* Strong time management skills* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills* Ability to be patient and family focused* Skill in the use of EMR (Electronic Medical Record) and/or ability to learn**Licensures, Certifications*** Current MD registered nursing license.**Physical Requirements*** Job 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 Conditions*** Normal 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 diseases**Conditions of Employment*** Maintain current nursing license**Physical Requirements*** Job 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 Conditions*** Normal 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 diseases**Principal Duties and 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.**All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:**Respect*I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.** Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy* Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilitiesExcellence*I 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 expectations* Actively pursues learning and self-development* Pays attention to detail; follows throughAccountability*I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.** Sets a positive, professional example for others* Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them* Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties* Reports to work regularly and on timeTeamwork*I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.** Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team* Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way* Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions* Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of othersEthical Behavior*I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.** Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment* Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkersResults*I 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 environment* Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services* Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles* Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently**Pay 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 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.