Hospice Nurse Night Shift

GBMC HealthCare; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

GBMC HealthCare seeks a registered nurse to provide terminally ill patient and family care, coordinating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure comfort and dignity. You will educate families, document care, and participate in quality improvement in a busy hospital setting.

Requirements include ADN/BSN from an accredited program, two years of nursing experience, and current MD RN license. EMR proficiency and strong communication are essential for success in this role based in Towson, MD.

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.
• Proficient in infection control practices and safe patient handling.
• Experience using EMR systems or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality nursing care to patients with life-limiting illness and support to families.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to create and implement patient-centered care plans.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care as needed, educating patients and families.
• Document accurately in patient charts and records; maintain timely records.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.
• Supervise and direct Patient Care Partners and unit staff as needed.
• Attend to patient and family needs at end-of-life; support bereavement resources.

Skills

Infection control

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Patient-centered care

EMR familiarity

Education

ADN/BSN

Job description

Identifies 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 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
• Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers

Results

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 - $49.46

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.