Weekend Hospice RN - 12-Hour Shifts, Compassionate Care

gbmc; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 67,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

GBMC HealthCare is seeking a Hospice RN Weekender to provide nursing and supportive care for patients with life-limiting illness, on two 12-hour weekend shifts. You will work closely with the interdisciplinary team to develop patient-centered care plans and support families.

Two years of nursing experience and a current MD nursing license are required, with an ADN/BSN preferred. This role offers full-time benefits and a collaborative, compassionate work environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma, ADN and/or BSN from an accredited institution.
• Two years of nursing experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current MD nursing license.

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.

Skills

Universal precautions

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Patient-family focus

EMR

Education

Nursing degree (ADN/BSN)

Job description

GBMC HealthCare is seeking a Hospice RN Weekender to provide nursing and supportive care for patients with life-limiting illness, on two 12-hour weekend shifts. You will work closely with the interdisciplinary team to develop patient-centered care plans and support families.

Two years of nursing experience and a current MD nursing license are required, with an ADN/BSN preferred. This role offers full-time benefits and a collaborative, compassionate work environment.