The Lifecare Institute - Hospice Nurse Weekender

GBMC HealthCare; Baltimore (MD); Sur place; USD 75 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

GBMC HealthCare seeks a Hospice RN Weekender to deliver compassionate nursing and support for patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families. The role emphasizes dignity, comfort, and peace, with two 12-hour shifts every other weekend, promoting a predictable work-life balance.

Requires a Diploma/ADN/BSN and two years of nursing experience, proficiency with EMR, and strong communication and time-management skills. MD nursing license is needed to practice in Maryland.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level nursing degree or diploma from an accredited program.
• Two years of nursing experience; equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.

Responsabilités

• Provide compassionate nursing care to patients with life-limiting illness.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to implement patient-directed care plans.
• Educate patients and families to maintain skills and infection control protocols.
• Document care accurately in the medical record.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and supervise care partners and volunteers.

Connaissances

Infection control

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Family centered care

EMR proficiency

Formation

Diploma/ADN/BSN

Outils

EMR

Description du poste

Make a meaningful difference when it matters most. As a Hospice RN Weekender, you’ll provide compassionate nursing and supportive care to terminally ill patients and their families, helping them navigate this important stage of life with dignity, comfort, and peace.

This unique weekend opportunity offers a consistent schedule of two 12-hour shifts every other weekend, allowing you to make a lasting impact while maintaining a predictable work-life balance.

Join a team dedicated to exceptional end-of-life care—and be there for patients and families when they need compassionate care the most.

Education

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

Experience

Two years of nursing experience, or equivalent combination or education and experience.

Skills

• Knowledgeable of universal precautions for infection control and employs safe practices 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

Licensures, Certifications

• Current MD nursing license.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides quality nursing care to patients with life-limiting illness to maintain highest level of care for the patient in conjunction with the primary physician by initiating and maintaining the nursing process.
• Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement a patient directed individualized plan of care. Consults with attending physician when necessary.
• Evaluates patient/family response to intervention and modifies care plan appropriately. Provides patient and family education to achieve skills necessary to maintain quality care, promote patient/family independence and to facilitate the patient living fully until death. Teach patient/family infection control protocols.
• Documents on appropriate chart and forms in an accurate and timely manner to provide a written record of inpatient course.
• Participates in Quality Improvement Program to maintain or improve the quality of patient care.
• Provides direction and supervision to Patient Care Partners, Unit Receptionists and volunteers to maintain environment.
• Accurately completes daily acuity assessment for assigned patient.
• Attends to patient and family at the 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 capabilities

Excellence

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 through

Accountability

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 time

Teamwork

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 others

Ethical 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/coworkers

Results

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

Final 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.