RN Weekender - Gilchrist

GBMC HealthCare; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 66,942 - 102,872; Full time

Job summary

The Hospice RN Weekender at GBMC HealthCare provides nursing and supportive care to terminally ill patients and families, with weekend coverage (Saturday and Sunday 8am-8pm).

Requirements include ADN/BSN or Diploma and Maryland RN license; 1–2 years in home health or hospice preferred. Strong communication, time management, and EMR skills are essential to coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Current Maryland RN license.
• 1–2 years nursing; home health or hospice experience preferred.
• Diploma, ADN and/or BSN from an accredited program.
• Knowledgeable of infection control and safe nursing practices.

Responsibilities

• Completes initial assessment of patient and family to ascertain home care needs.
• Prepares and implements the care plan for patient/family unit in cooperation with the Interdisciplinary Group.
• Provides direct nursing care to patients in order to maintain highest level of care.
• Coordinates with Clinical Team Leader and community resources; updates physician monthly and at care conferences.
• Teaches family members or hired caregivers patient care skills and medication management.
• Arranges equipment for the home setting.
• Attends to patient and family at time of death.

Skills

Infection control

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Patient-family focus

EMR proficiency

BB usage

Education

Diploma/ADN/BSN

Tools

EMR software

BlackBerry

Job description

The Hospice RN Weekender reports to the Team Manager. He/she is responsible for identifying patient/family care needs, and for providing nursing and supportive care for the terminally ill patient and their families.

About The Role

Home Hospice Nurse every Saturday and Sunday 8am-8pm – Full Time Benefits

Education

• Diploma, ADN and/or BSN from an accredited institution

Licensures/Certifications

• Current Maryland State license as a Registered Nurse

Experience

One to two years of nursing. Home Health or Hospice experience preferred.

Skills

• Knowledgeable of universal precautions for infection control and practices safe nursing standards for self protection
• Strong time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to be patient and family focused
• Skill in the use of EMR (Electronic Medical Record) and/or ability to learn
• Skill in the use of Blackberry and portable computer

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Completes initial assessment of patient and family to ascertain home care needs - including physical, emotional, spiritual and mental status.
• Prepares and implements the care plan for patient/family unit in cooperation with the Interdisciplinary Group.
• Provides direct nursing care to patients in order to maintain highest level of care for the patient in conjunction with the primary physician.
• Cooperates with Clinical Team Leader in utilization of other team members, outside agencies, and community resources. Updates primary physician when necessary and regularly on a monthly basis. Updates interdisciplinary team at patient care conference.
• Teaches family members or hired caregivers, patient care skills, including: pain control, medication (RN titrates medication within prescribed range), injections, draws blood for labs, manages IV's, dressing changes, hygiene, nutrition, checking vital signs in accordance with orders from physician, as well as addressing emotional needs.
• Ensures that arrangements for equipment necessary in the home setting are made available.
• Attends to patient and family at time of patient’s death.

All Roles Must Demonstrate GBMC Values

Respect

• Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy
• Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities

Excellence

• Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
• Actively pursues learning and self-development
• Pays attention to detail; follows through

Accountability

• Sets a positive, professional example for others
• Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve themAppropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
• Reports to work regularly and on time

Teamwork

• Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team
• Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way
• Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions
• Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others

Ethical Behavior

• Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
• Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers

Results

• Embraces change and improvement in the work environment
• Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services
• Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles
• Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently

Pay Range

$66,942.34 - $102,872.41

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.