PT Days Inpatient Unit RN (24 hours/week)

Coastal Hospice; Ocean Pines (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Hospice in Maryland seeks an experienced RN to provide comprehensive hospice care across inpatient and home settings. You will develop and evaluate care plans, administer medications, and collaborate with families and medical teams to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Applicants must hold current MD/DE (or compact state) RN licensure, with BSN preferred and CHPN certification expected within two years. Lifting up to 50 pounds and on-call rotations may be required.

Qualifications

• Licensed and registered RN in MD, DE, or compact state.
• BSN from an accredited college preferred.
• CHPN certification expected within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate patient care plans per ANA standards and nursing process.
• Educate patients and families on significant self-care and end-of-life issues and hospice services.
• Triage phone calls to identify patient/family needs and notify Admission Services of referrals.
• Oversee and delegate assignments of CNAs, LPNs, Hospice Aides, students and volunteers on shift.
• Coordinate discharge planning with family and medical provider.
• Maintain licenses and continuing education obligations.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Patient education

Care coordination

Advocacy

Education

RN license MD/DE or compact state

BSN preferred

CHPN certification within 2 years

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating a plan of patient care utilizing ANA (American Nurses Association) Standards and the Nursing ProcessUtilizes equipment and technology skillfully and is technically competent in nursing proceduresOversees and/or participates in safe medication handling and practicesEducates patients and families on significant self-care and end of life issues, all hospice services, patient liability for payment and ensures consent and payer forms are completedActs as a patient advocate. Provides support, information and direct careTriages phone calls to identify patient/family needs and notifies Admission Services of referralsOversees and delegates assignments of CMTs, LPNs, Hospice Aides, students and volunteers on shiftParticipates in weekend, holiday, on call and/or evening/night rotationsMaintains appropriate licenses and adheres to continuing education obligationsAbility to cover different areas of hospice care to assure organizational needs are metInpatient Unit RN:Provides medical care to hospice patients in an inpatient settingCompletes assessments, administers medications, and manages plan of care for patients during their shiftCoordinates discharge planning with family and medical providerEducation and Work Experience Requirements:• Licensed and currently registered to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland, Delaware or other compact state• BSN from an accredited college preferred• CHPN certification expected within two (2) years of employmentOther Requirements:• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent within the guidelines of ADA, FMLA, OSHA and other federal, state and local laws• Must be able to lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds with or without the use of assistive devices• Understand and comply with Coastal Hospice’s mission, values, vision, policies and Employee Handbook