Inpatient Hospice Geriatric Nursing Assistant

Stella Maris Inc; Maryland; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Stella Maris Inc is seeking a compassionate Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) for their inpatient hospice unit in Maryland. In this full-time role, you'll provide essential nursing care to patients transitioning to end of life. Enjoy comprehensive benefits including PTO, education reimbursement, and health insurance. Apply today to join a dedicated team committed to patient support.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

403(B) retirement plan with company match

Competitive health, vision, and dental benefits

Discounts on auto & home insurance

Mental Health resources

Employee Assistance Program

Perks at Work - savings on brands and activities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have GNA license in Maryland.
• Good nursing skills and a positive, caring attitude preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care according to hospice philosophy and policies.
• Responsible for meeting patients’ daily needs and responding to call lights.
• Assists with all ADLs for assigned residents.

Skills

Compassionate care

Good nursing skills

Patience

Understanding

Positive attitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

GNA license in Maryland

Job description

Summary

Stella Maris continues to be a leader in providing compassionate inpatient hospice, offering comprehensive services including clinical expertise, counseling services, and spiritual support for patients and their families.

The Stella Maris inpatient hospice unit is located in Lutherville-Timonium, which is convenient to Baltimore City, Baltimore County and Harford County. We are currently recruiting for a Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) to join this dedicated team. If you are interested to learn more, apply today!

Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA)- Inpatient Hospice

Status: Full-time

Shift: 7a-730p with every other weekend requirement

Check out some of our benefits offered:

• Paid time off (PTO) & company paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• 403(B) retirement plan with generous company match and “Catch Up” provision
• Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits
• Discounts on auto & home insurance and Verizon plans
• Pet Wellness coverage, legal assistance and identity protection
• Mental Health resources and other employee related wellness opportunities through our Employee Assistance Program
• Perks at Work - savings on favorite brands, travel, tickets, dining and more!

Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY:

Under supervision of a licensed nurse, provides nursing care according to hospice philosophy, policies and procedures. Responsible for meeting hospice patients’ daily needs and responding to call lights; assumes care of patients’ clothing, personal property and environment; makes careful and efficient use of supplies, linen, and equipment.

DUTIES:

Provides quality nursing care in accordance with established routines and procedures to ensure residents’ comfort and safety

• Provide compassionate care to patients transitioning to end of life
• Takes and records residents’ vital signs, weight, intake and output, and other measurements accurately and on time
• Provides assistance with all ADL’s for assigned residents
• Maintains documentation on residents/patients’ charts according to facility protocol
• Promptly answers residents’ call lights
• Demonstrates knowledge of infection control and consistently practice standard precautions
• Regularly assumes responsibility for resident’s clothing and personal property by securing items in accordance with established routines.

Requirements

• GNA license in Maryland
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must possess good nursing skills, patience, understanding, and a positive, caring attitude.