Hospice - Weekend Visit Nurse

JSSA; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 119,000 - 170,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Rate per visit $105

Paid orientation and trainings

Mileage reimbursement

403(b) retirement savings plan with 4%

Collaborative team environment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

JSSA Hospice in Rockville, MD seeks a part-time Weekend Visit Nurse to provide compassionate end-of-life care in patients' homes. You will perform assessments, coordinate with families and clinicians, and support patients’ dignity and comfort on weekends.

Requirements include an active Maryland RN or LPN license, hospice or acute-care experience, strong communication, and reliable weekend availability. We offer $105 per visit, mileage reimbursement, retirement plan with match, and opportunities

Qualifications

• Active Maryland RN or LPN license.
• Hospice or acute-care experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hospice and palliative care in patient homes.
• Perform initial assessment of patient needs and coordinate with family and referrals.
• Facilitate end-of-life conversations and decision-making with family/caregiver.
• Represent the organization when communicating with patients, families, and physicians.
• Work every other weekend, Saturdays and Sundays, 8:30am-5pm.

Skills

RN license

LPN license

Hospice experience

CHPN/CHPLN

EMR Netsmart

Driver's license

Weekend availability

Communication

Job description

Our Hospice team has immediate openings for part-time Weekend Visit Nurses. You will work for one of the top Hospice programs in Montgomery county providing patients and their families with exceptional end-of-life care that supports dignity and comfort for individuals, peace of mind to families, and honors cultural traditions and customs.

Functions:

• The Weekend Visit Nurse will deliver quality hospice and palliative care services to patients in their place of residence
  
• S/he will perform initial assessment of patient’s needs, serve as a clinical resource for referral sources and patients/family members, facilitate end of life conversations and decision-making with the family or caregiver.
  
• Additionally s/he will represent our organization when communicating with patients, families, and physicians.
  
• Schedule is every other weekend, Saturdays and Sundays from8:30am-5pm.

Position Qualifications:

• An active State of Maryland RN or LPN license, CHPN/CHPLN certification preferred, and a minimum of 3 years of acute care and/or hospice experience.
• Prior Hospice experience preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide meaningful care to communicate with the terminally ill.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills; attention to detail; strong organization skills, and proficient computer skills.
• Familiarity with Netsmart My-Unity electronic medical records a plus.
• A valid driver’s license and reliable, independent transportation to provide care to hospice patients in Montgomery County.
• Must be available to work the assigned weekend shift.

We offer:

• Rate per visit $105
• Paid orientation and trainings
• Mileage reimbursement at the current IRS rate
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with match
• Collaborative team environment
• Many opportunities for personal and professional development
• and more...