Hospice Nurse Weekender - PRN

Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC); Towson (MD); On-site; USD 66,942 - 102,872; Full time

Job summary

The Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) is seeking a Hospice RN Weekender in Towson, Maryland. This role involves providing nursing and supportive care for terminally ill patients and their families over two 12-hour weekend shifts and is eligible for full-time benefits.

The ideal candidate will have a Diploma, ADN, or BSN, along with two years of nursing experience. This position requires a current Maryland nursing license and emphasizes quality patient care, teamwork, and adherence to GBMC's values.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide quality nursing care to patients with life-limiting illness.
• Participate in developing and implementing individualized plan of care.
• Evaluate patient/family responses and modify care plan appropriately.
• Provide education to achieve skills necessary for quality care.
• Document on appropriate chart and forms accurately and timely.
• Participate in Quality Improvement Program.
• Provide direction and supervision to Patient Care Partners and volunteers.
• Attend to patient and family at the time of patient’s death.

Skills

Knowledge of universal precautions for infection control and safe practices

Strong time management skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Patient and family focused approach

Skill in use of Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Education

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

Job description

Overview

The Hospice RN Weekender identifies patient/family care needs and provides nursing and supportive care for the terminally ill patient and their families. The position 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.

Licensure & 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 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 facilitate the patient living fully until death; teaches 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.

Value Statements

All roles must demonstrate 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; accepts ownership and resolves problems; plans and utilizes required resources; reports to work regularly and on time.
• Teamwork – Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others; addresses and resolves conflict; seeks out ideas of others; acknowledges and celebrates contributions.
• Ethical Behavior – Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment; respects cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers.
• Results – Embraces change and improvement; continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services; displays flexibility; achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and managing time efficiently.

Pay Range

$66,942.34 - $102,872.41 – Final salary offer will be based on candidate’s qualifications, education, experience, and alignment with 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.