The Lifecare Institute: Hospice Nurse Weekender

Luminis Health Gilchrist Lifecare Institute; Bestgate Terrace (MD); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

GBMC HealthCare is seeking a Hospice RN Weekender to deliver compassionate nursing and family-focused care for terminally ill patients. The role includes 12-hour weekend shifts (Saturday and Sunday) with collaboration across an interdisciplinary team to uphold the highest standards of comfort and dignity.

Ideal candidates hold a Maryland nursing license and have at least two years of nursing experience, with strong communication, infection control, and EMR skills to educate families and document

Qualifications

• Nursing degree or diploma required (Diploma/ADN/BSN).
• Current Maryland nursing license is required.
• Minimum of two years nursing experience or equivalent.
• Knowledge of infection control and safe nursing practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality nursing and supportive care for patients with life-limiting illness.
• Participate in an interdisciplinary team to develop an individualized care plan.
• Monitor patient/family response and adjust care plans accordingly.

Skills

Infection control

Time management

Interpersonal skills

EMR proficiency

Education

Diploma

ADN

BSN

Tools

EMR

Job description

The Hospice RN Weekender Identifies patient/family care needs, and provides nursing and supportive care for the terminally ill patient and their families. The Hospice RN Weekender works every other weekend 12 hour shifts Saturday and Sunday.EducationDiploma, ADN and/or BSN from an accredited institution.ExperienceTwo years of nursing experience, or equivalent combination or education and experience.SkillsKnowledgeable of universal precautions for infection control and employs safe practices for self protectionStrong time management skillsExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to be patient and family focusedSkill in the use of EMR (Electronic Medical Record) and/or ability to learnLicensures, CertificationsCurrent MD nursing license.Principal Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvides 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.Principal Duties and ResponsibilitiesParticipates 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:RespectI will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacyListens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilitiesExcellenceI 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 expectationsActively pursues learning and self-developmentPays attention to detail; follows throughAccountabilityI will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.Sets a positive, professional example for othersTakes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve themAppropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job dutiesReports to work regularly and on timeTeamworkI will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the teamAddresses and resolves conflict in a positive waySeeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutionsAcknowledges and celebrates the contribution of othersEthical BehaviorI will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgmentRespects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkersResultsI 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 environmentContinuously seeks to improve the quality of products/servicesDisplays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstaclesAchieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficientlyPay RangeFinal salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.Equal Employment OpportunityGBMC 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.