RN Weekender - Gilchrist

Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Inc.; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 67,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

GBMC HealthCare seeks a Hospice RN Weekender to provide nursing and supportive care for terminally ill patients and families in Towson, MD. The role covers Saturdays and Sundays 8am-8pm, with benefits for a part-time schedule.

Requirements include a Maryland RN license, 1–2 years of nursing experience, and education from an accredited program (Diploma/ADN/BSN). Proficiency in EMR, secure communication, and patient-family education are essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma, ADN and/or BSN from an accredited program.
• Maryland RN license required.
• One to two years nursing experience; home health or hospice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial patient and family assessment for home care needs.
• Develop and implement the care plan with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide direct nursing care to maintain high-quality patient care.
• Coordinate with clinicians, outside agencies and resources.
• Educate family caregivers on pain control, meds, injections and care tasks.
• Arrange home equipment and support; assist at time of patient death.

Skills

Universal precautions

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Patient & family centered

EMR experience

Portable computer skills

Education

Diploma/ADN/BSN

Tools

EMR

Blackberry

Portable computer

Job description

## RN Weekender - GilchristApply: Gilchrist Center Towson: Part time: Posted 30+ Days Ago: JR107111The 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*I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.** Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy* Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilitiesExcellence*I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.** Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations* Actively pursues learning and self-development* Pays attention to detail; follows throughAccountability*I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.** Sets a positive, professional example for others* Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them* Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties* Reports to work regularly and on timeTeamwork*I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.** 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 othersEthical Behavior*I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.** Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment* Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkersResults*I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.** 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 - $102,872.41Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.**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.