PT Days Inpatient Unit RN (24 hours/week)

COASTAL HOSPICE INC; Ocean Pines (MD); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Hospice Inc. in Ocean Pines, MD is seeking an Inpatient Unit RN to provide medical care to hospice patients in an inpatient setting, administer meds, assess and manage care, and coordinate discharge planning with families and providers.

Licensed RN in MD or a compact state is required; BSN preferred and CHPN certification within two years. The role involves weekend/holiday rotations and adherence to policies; hospice mission and patient-centered care are core.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland, Delaware or other compact state.
• BSN from an accredited program preferred.
• CHPN certification expected within two (2) years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a plan of patient care utilizing ANA Standards and Nursing Process.
• Administer medications and manage care in an inpatient hospice setting.
• Coordinate discharge planning with families and medical providers.
• Educate patients and families on self-care, hospice services, and consent/payor forms.
• Triages calls to identify patient/family needs and communicate with Admission Services.
• Maintain licenses and comply with continuing education requirements.

Skills

Patient care

Nursing procedures

Medication administration

Communication

Education

MD RN license or compact state

BSN preferred

CHPN certification within 2 years

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Stansell House - Ocean Pines, MD 21811, Salary Range: $34.00 - $42.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Day

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating a plan of patient care utilizing ANA (American Nurses Association) Standards and the Nursing Process
• Utilizes equipment and technology skillfully and is technically competent in nursing procedures
• Oversees and/or participates in safe medication handling and practices
• Educates 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 completed
• Acts as a patient advocate. Provides support, information and direct care
• Triages phone calls to identify patient/family needs and notifies Admission Services of referrals
• Oversees and delegates assignments of CMTs, LPNs, Hospice Aides, students and volunteers on shift
• Participates in weekend, holiday, on call and/or evening/night rotations
• Maintains appropriate licenses and adheres to continuing education obligations
• Ability to cover different areas of hospice care to assure organizational needs are met

Inpatient Unit RN:

• Provides medical care to hospice patients in an inpatient setting
• Completes assessments, administers medications, and manages plan of care for patients during their shift
• Coordinates discharge planning with family and medical provider

Qualifications: Education 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 employment

Other 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