Hospice Nurse - Night Shift

Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Inc.; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Night shift differential

Free on-site parking

Supportive, mission-driven team

End-of-life care excellence

Job summary

Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Inc. is seeking compassionate Hospice Nurses for overnight teams at Gilchrist Centers Towson and Baltimore, plus field nurse for NEWS (Nights, Evenings). Roles emphasize high-quality end-of-life care, team collaboration, and family education.

Minimum ADN/BSN and two years nursing experience required; MD RN license current. Benefits include night differential and on-site parking. Join a mission-driven team focused on respectful, excellent care.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Infection control

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Patient and family centered care

EMR familiarity

Education

ADN/BSN

Tools

EMR software

Job description

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

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:

Locations

• Gilchrist Center Towson
• Gilchrist Center Baltimore
• Field Nurse for NEWS (Nights, Evenings)

Why Join Gilchrist?

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

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

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 capabilities.
• Excellence
  • 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 through.
• Accountability
  • 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 time.
• Teamwork
  • 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 others.
• Ethical Behavior
  • I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.
  • Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment.