Weekend Hospice Admissions Nurse - Shift Bonus

Greater Baltimore Medical Center; Cockeysville (MD); Sur place; USD 67 000 - 103 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Inc. seeks an experienced Hospice Registered Nurse in Maryland. You will perform comprehensive patient and family assessments, develop initial care plans, and deliver admission, on-call, and routine visits to ensure high-quality end-of-life care.

The role emphasizes patient/caregiver education, coordination with the Medical Director, and collaboration with teams to meet clinical goals. Strong EMR skills and adherence to safety standards are required.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Maryland.
• Three years of nursing experience; hospice/home health experience preferred.
• Education: Diploma, ADN and/or BSN from an accredited program.

Responsabilités

• Perform initial patient and family assessment to determine hospice eligibility and needs.
• Prepare and implement the initial care plan for patient/family with Medical Director approval.
• Conduct admission visits, level-of-care visits, pre-scheduled visits, and on-call visits as needed.
• Provide direct nursing care to maintain the highest level of care.
• Document clinical findings to support hospice eligibility and discharge planning.
• Educate family members or hired caregivers on patient care skills and safety.
• Arrange for home equipment and supplies as needed.
• Participate in department projects and process improvements.

Connaissances

Infection control

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Patient education

EMR usage

Formation

Diploma/ADN/BSN

Description du poste

Education:

Diploma, ADN and/or BSN from an accredited institution

Licensures/Certifications:

Current MD nursing license.

Experience:

Three years of nursing. Home Health or Hospice experience preferred but not required.

Skills:

• Knowledgeable of universal precautions for infection control and practices safe nursing standards for self protection
• Strong time management skills and the ability to function with a changing daily schedule.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to be patient and family focused and provide patient/caregiver education
• Skill in the use of EMR (Electronic Medical Record)

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Completes initial assessment of patient and family/caregivers to ascertain Hospice eligibility and needs - including physical, emotional, spiritual and mental status.
• Prepares and implements the initial care plan for patient/family unit with Medical Director approval.
• To meet patients' needs, will provide admission visits, level-of-care visits, pre-scheduled visits, and on-call response visits as needed.
• Provides direct nursing care to patients in order to maintain highest level of care
• Inform Team Leader of utilization of other team members, outside agencies, and community resources upon initial assessment findings.
• Document clinical findings to assure initial hospice eligibility and participate in discharge planning when necessary working with relevant patient care, social services, and other departments.
• 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
• Ensures that arrangements for equipment necessary in the home setting are made available.
• Attends to patient and family at time of patient's death if it occurs at the time of visit.
• Participates in NEWs department projects and process improvement strategies.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with all possible Hospice referral sources in the service area. Meet with healthcare administrators representing Gilchrist Hospice Care within the community.
• Obtain necessary consents in accordance with applicable regulations & reimbursement policies.
• Ensures that arrangements for appropriate mediations necessary for comfort and end-of-life symptoms are made.

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

$66,942.34 - $102,872.41 Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education