Hospice Nurse - Night Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Night shift differential

Free on-site parking

Supportive, mission-driven team

Opportunity to provide exceptional end-of-life care

Job summary

Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) is looking for compassionate Hospice Nurses to join our Night Shift Hospice Nursing Team. As a Hospice Nurse, you will provide nursing and supportive care for terminally ill patients and their families, ensuring exceptional end-of-life care.

Ideal candidates should possess an ADN or BSN, a Maryland RN license, and at least two years of nursing experience. We offer competitive pay ranging from $32.18 to $49.46 hourly, based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Two years of nursing experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current MD registered nursing license.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality nursing care to patients with life-limiting illness.
• Develops and implements a patient directed individualized plan of care.
• Evaluates patient/family response to intervention and modifies care plan appropriately.
• Documents on appropriate chart and forms in an accurate and timely manner.
• Participates in Quality Improvement Program to maintain or improve patient care quality.
• Provides direction and supervision to Patient Care Partners and volunteers.

Skills

Knowledgeable 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

Education

ADN and/or BSN from an accredited institution

Job description

Identifies patient/family care needs and provides nursing and supportive care for the terminally ill patient and their families.

Join Gilchrist's Night Shift Hospice Nursing Team!

Are you a compassionate nurse looking to make a meaningful difference while earning competitive compensation? Gilchrist is seeking talented Hospice Nurses for our overnight teams at:

• Gilchrist Center Towson
• Gilchrist Center Baltimore
• Gilchrist Center Howard

Why Join Gilchrist?

• Competitive pay
• Night shift differential
• Free on‑site parking
• Supportive, mission‑driven team
• Opportunity to provide exceptional end‑of‑life care

Make every shift count by helping patients and families when they need it most.

Education

ADN and/or BSN from an accredited institution.

Experience

Two years of nursing experience, or equivalent combination of 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 percent of work time and lifting and positioning patients up to fifty percent 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.

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.

GBMC Values

• Respect: Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy. Listens and responds appropriately to others' needs, feelings, and capabilities.
• Excellence: Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations. Actively pursues learning and self‑development. Pays attention to detail; follows through.
• Accountability: 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 time.
• Teamwork: 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 others.
• Ethical Behavior: Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment. Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers.
• Results: 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 - $49.46

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.