Registered Nurse (RN) Nights & Weekends

Capital Caring; Maryland; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for Nights & Weekends to provide compassionate care to patients and their families in home and facility settings. This role involves following established care plans, making critical nursing assessments, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. Candidates should have a degree in Nursing and at least one year of experience, preferably in hospice or palliative care. If you're passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of staff nurse experience in a comparable setting.
• Strongly preferred experience in hospice and/or palliative care.

Responsibilities

• Visit patients with emergent, critical needs in a timely manner.
• Make nursing assessments and provide evidence-based care.

Skills

Patient Care

Critical Thinking

Nursing Assessments

Communication

Education

Degree in Nursing

Tools

BLS (CPR)

Job description

Overview

The Registered Nurse (RN) - Nights & Weekends is prepared to handle all on-going needs, in addition to urgent needs of patients and their families after hours in their homes or facility. The RN or LPN Nights & Weekends follows the established care plan of the patient while ensuring comfort care to the patient and support to family members. The RN Nights & Weekends arranges for, teaches, and supervises nursing care of patients in home care and facility settings in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team.

Location: Montgomery County, some PG county and DC coverage

Schedule: 7 shifts per 2 weeks, rotates nights and days. Required holiday and weekend shifts

COVID-19 vaccine required to be completed upon start

Responsibilities

The RN Nights & Weekends visits patients with emergent, critical needs in a timely manner. The RN Nights & Weekends makes nursing assessments and uses critical thinking skills to provide care based on evidence-based practice, within scope of practice. May be asked to rotate to other regions/departments.

Qualifications

Experience Requirements

Must have one year of staff nurse experience in a comparable setting/unit. Hospice and/or palliative care experience is strongly preferred.

Education Requirements

Must have a degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.

Licensure and/or Certification Requirements

Requires licensure from the governing body of practice for the District of Columbia, State of Maryland, and/or the Commonwealth of Virginia, based on the state/jurisdiction of practice. Licensure from compact state. Healthcare Provider BLS (CPR) is required to practice in the State of Maryland and the District of Columbia. A CHPN certification is a plus.

Driver's License

Must have a driver's license in good standing and access to a vehicle during working hours.