The Lifecare Institute: Hospice Nurse Weekender(Anne Arundel and Prince George's County)

GBMC HealthCare; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

GBMC HealthCare is seeking a Hospice RN Weekender to identify care needs and provide nursing support for terminally ill patients and their families. The role involves working two 12-hour weekend shifts, delivering compassionate care while maintaining high standards of nursing practice. Candidates must hold a current Maryland nursing license and have at least two years of nursing experience.

This position is eligible for full-time benefits and emphasizes a patient and family-focused approach to care, ensuring dignity and respect.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide quality nursing care to patients with life-limiting illness.
• Participate in developing and implementing patient-directed individualized plans of care.
• Educate patient/family to maintain quality care and promote independence.
• Document on appropriate charts and forms accurately and timely.
• Participate in Quality Improvement Programs to maintain/improve care quality.

Skills

Knowledgeable of universal precautions

Strong time management skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Patient and family focused

Skill in the use of EMR

Education

Diploma, ADN and/or BSN from an accredited institution

Job description

The Hospice RN Weekender identifies patient/family care needs, provides nursing and supportive care for the terminally ill patient and their families. The Hospice RN Weekender works two 12-hour weekend shifts and is eligible for full-time benefits.

Education

• Diploma, ADN and/or BSN from an accredited institution.

Experience

• Two years of nursing experience, or an 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 nursing license.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides quality nursing care to patients with life-limiting illness to maintain the 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.

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

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.