Hospice RN Doey's House - Night Shift (Hagerstown, MD)

GBMC HealthCare; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 44,331 - 68,136; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Baltimore is seeking a registered nurse for a night shift role, providing care to patients with life-limiting illnesses. Candidates must have a valid Maryland nursing license and an ADN or BSN. Responsibilities include developing care plans and educating families. The pay range is between $32.18 and $49.46 per hour, depending on experience. The position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to manage stress in a caregiving environment.

Qualifications

• Registered nursing license in Maryland.
• Ability to concentrate and pay attention to detail.
• Ability to stand and walk for 90% of work time.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality nursing care to patients with life-limiting illness.
• Participate in developing individualized care plans.
• Evaluate patient/family responses to interventions.

Skills

Knowledge of infection control practices

Strong time management skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Patient and family-focused

Skill in EMR usage

Education

ADN and/or BSN from an accredited institution

Two years of nursing experience

Job description

Position Overview

Hospice of Washington County – Doey's House, Hagerstown, MD.

Shift: Night Shift, 7pm-7am (2 days per week).

Education & Experience

ADN and/or BSN from an accredited institution. Two years of nursing experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licensure & Certifications

MD registered nursing license.

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.

Physical Requirements

• Job entails some standing, sitting, stooping, bending, walking. Ability to stand and walk almost constantly up to 90% of work time and lift/position patients up to 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 excess noise, dust, and temperature variations.
• Exposure to adverse working conditions due to patient care activities and communicable diseases.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides quality nursing care to patients with life‑limiting illness, maintaining the highest level of care in conjunction with the primary physician and 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 necessary skills for quality care, promote 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.

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. Reports to work regularly and on time.
• Teamwork: Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team. Addresses, resolves conflict in a positive way. Seeks out the ideas of others to reach 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 managing time efficiently.

Pay Range

$32.18 – $49.46 per hour.

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.