Hospice Inpatient Center RN/GIP

Hospice Of The Chesapeake • Waldorf, MD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking talented, compassionate RNs to provide GIP-level hospice care to patients at our Charles County Inpatient Care Center, located on our campus in Waldorf, MD 20603. This position is Full-time, Night Shift 7pm - 7:30am (3 - 12-hr) rotating shifts per week, minimal weekend and holiday commitment. Want to join our Team? We are currently looking for compassionate and dedicated RNs to join our Inpatient Care Center (ICC) team. As an RN in a GIP-setting, you will take the lead in providing nursing care and case management for those with life-limiting illnesses, helping patients and their caregivers navigate end-of-life care with compassion. You will work with your team’s Social Workers, Chaplains, and CNAs, as well as our Hospice Physicians, to provide the physical, psychosocial, and spiritual aspects of care. At Hospice of the Chesapeake, we create meaningful experiences for those in the communities we serve who are experiencing serious advanced illness and loss. We believe truly meaningful experiences come from a partnership between highly skilled and compassionate professionals, our healthcare partners and the patient and family with a primary focus on living each day to the fullest extent possible. We develop care plans to minimize symptoms, articulate what matters most, and remember that each moment matters. We are Your Hometown Hospice! Over the last 45 years, our team has cared for more than 50,000 hospice patients and nearly 100,000 family members. To learn more please visit us at hospicechesapeake.org or find us on social media.

Requirements

• Current Maryland RN license or accepted reciprocal out-of-state nursing licensure
• 2 or more years of nursing experience in med/surg or home care required, with experience in hospice, end-of-life, or critical care experience preferred.
• Strong and creative, problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize and delegate.
• Familiarity and comfort with documenting in an Electronic Medical Record.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and reliable transportation
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• In accordance with Hospice of the Chesapeake’s commitment to leadership and industry-leading care, we require that all employees be vaccinated against COVID and influenza, as well as being screened for TB upon hire and annually thereafter.
• Documented and supported requests for religious and medical accommodations may be considered but may not be approved in all circumstances.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.
• Hospice certification (CHP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care sufficient to meet the patient’s total nursing need in accordance with the patient’s hospice plan of care assuring each patient receives treatments, medications, and diet as tolerated.
• Correctly identifies, communicates and collaborates on patient problems/priorities/issues based upon assessment data, establishes measurable patient goals and communicates initial/ongoing plan of care appropriately to interdisciplinary team.
• Recognizes changes in clinical status and reports them to the appropriate individual.
• Collaborates with patient/family when developing plan of care, adjusting communication style as necessary.
• Establishes priority for patient care based on immediate patient condition and mutually set patient needs/expectations.
• Ensures patient/caregiver teaching and patient/caregiver level of understanding and response to teaching are documented.
• Incorporates teaching into routine care, involving patient/caregiver.
• Incorporates learning needs in discharge plan.
• Completes all electronic documentation, at the point of care or in the patient care corridor, following the appropriate protocol.
• Assists Field Teams when needed

Benefits

• A rewarding and fulfilling career with a company that values your contributions.
• Competitive salary and generous paid time off, including 18 vacation days, 10 sick days, and 8 paid holidays in your first year of employment with HOC.
• Educational assistance to pursue professional development, additional certifications and degree programs.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, company-paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance, and available accident and critical illness coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed