Registered Nurse (RN) - Per Diem - Montgomery County - Capital Caring Health

Chapters Health System; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 61,992,000 - 68,880,000; Part time

Job summary

Chapters Health System in Lanham, Maryland is seeking a Per Diem RN responsible for assessing patient/family needs and providing palliative care. The role includes managing direct patient care, coordinating care plans, and educating families on disease processes.

The ideal candidate will hold a valid RN license in Maryland and have at least a year of nursing experience, preferably in hospice or hospital settings. A flexible schedule is essential to meet the needs of patients.

Qualifications

• Current license as RN in Maryland.
• Active BLS certification.
• Minimum of one year nursing experience, preferred in hospice or hospital.

Responsibilities

• Manage direct care to patients and families.
• Coordinate individualized Plan of Care.
• Educate patients and families about disease processes.

Skills

RN License

BLS Certification

Nursing Experience

EMR/EHR Experience

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Job description

The Per Diem RN is responsible for assessing and identifying patient/family needs, utilizing the nursing process, coordinating the Plan of Care with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), and providing palliative and supportive care to the patient/family unit.

Qualifications

• Current license as RN in the state where the employee will be working
• Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross
• Minimum one (1) year nursing experience; hospice or hospital experience preferred
• Previous experience working with an EMR/EHR (Electronic Medical/Health Record) system
• Mobile Driver – Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per Company policy
• Reliable transportation to meet visit schedule
• Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms
• Ability to effectively communicate in English (verbal and written)
• Flexible schedule to meet the needs of Hospice House patients
• Ability to manage the emotional stress of working with and caring for terminally ill patients and their families
• Ability to physically access patient rooms, other areas of the Hospice House/Hospital/ALF, etc., and any home (i.e., navigate stairs and narrow spaces, tolerate heat and lack of air conditioning) within any part of the service area
• Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements (including, but not limited to: lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling) of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
• Employees working at PACE, certification of completion of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Training through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs
• Some locations may require cross training to hospice house or field positions of equal licensure/certification and scope when census calls for flexible staffing

Responsibilities

• Provide and manage direct care to patients and families as part of the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), incorporating psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, physical and biological components, with appropriate nursing intervention and follow‑up
• Coordinate the Plan of Care, ensuring an individualized plan accurately reflects evolving patient needs
• Educate patients, families, caregivers and other health professionals about disease processes, palliative interventions, dying process and safety practices
• Report changes in patient condition to appropriate members of the IDG or other health professionals
• Participate with the IDG to evaluate hospice referrals and admissions for level of care appropriateness
• Attend patient deaths; prepare body for transport; oversee disposal of medications
• Provide bereavement interventions to family and caregivers in conjunction with psychosocial staff
• Present concise oral and written reports to the IDG; encourage input from all disciplines
• Communicate accurately and completely to physicians, staff, patients, families and supervisors; employ positive approaches when working with others
• Supervise patient care provided by other nursing team members (LPNs, hospice aides, and contract nurses)
• Respond to emergencies by reporting to a location designated by the company, including possible overnight stays during planned lockdowns of units
• Perform other duties as assigned

Compensation

$47.00 per hour.

This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as ongoing compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.