Weekend Hospice RN: Compassionate Home Care (Sat-Sun)

GBMC HealthCare; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 66,942 - 102,872; Full time

Job summary

The Hospice RN Weekender at GBMC HealthCare provides nursing and supportive care to terminally ill patients and families, with weekend coverage (Saturday and Sunday 8am-8pm).

Requirements include ADN/BSN or Diploma and Maryland RN license; 1–2 years in home health or hospice preferred. Strong communication, time management, and EMR skills are essential to coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Current Maryland RN license.
• 1–2 years nursing; home health or hospice experience preferred.
• Diploma, ADN and/or BSN from an accredited program.
• Knowledgeable of infection control and safe nursing practices.

Responsibilities

• Completes initial assessment of patient and family to ascertain home care needs.
• 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.
• Coordinates with Clinical Team Leader and community resources; updates physician monthly and at care conferences.
• Teaches family members or hired caregivers patient care skills and medication management.
• Arranges equipment for the home setting.
• Attends to patient and family at time of death.

Skills

Infection control

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Patient-family focus

EMR proficiency

BB usage

Education

Diploma/ADN/BSN

Tools

EMR software

BlackBerry

Job description

The Hospice RN Weekender at GBMC HealthCare provides nursing and supportive care to terminally ill patients and families, with weekend coverage (Saturday and Sunday 8am-8pm).

Requirements include ADN/BSN or Diploma and Maryland RN license; 1–2 years in home health or hospice preferred. Strong communication, time management, and EMR skills are essential to coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team.