Hospice Inpatient Center RN/GIP

Hospice Of The Chesapeake • Waldorf, MD

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About The Position

The Hospice Inpatient Center RN/GIP provides nursing care and case management for patients with life-limiting illnesses in a General Inpatient (GIP) setting. The RN helps patients and caregivers navigate end-of-life care and works with Social Workers, Chaplains, CNAs, and Hospice Physicians to address patients’ physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs. The office location is Waldorf, Maryland, and the coverage area is Charles County. This is a part-time night-shift position, scheduled for two 12-hour shifts per week with weekend rotation, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The role may also assist Field Teams when needed.

Requirements

• Current Maryland RN license or accepted reciprocal out-of-state nursing licensure.
• At least 2 years of nursing experience in med/surg or home care.
• Strong, creative problem-solving skills and 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.
• Employees must be vaccinated against influenza and screened for TB upon hire and annually thereafter; documented, supported requests for religious or medical accommodations may be considered but are not guaranteed approval.

Nice To Haves

• CHPN certification.
• Experience in hospice, end-of-life care, or critical care.
• Hospice certification (CHP).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to meet patients’ total nursing needs in accordance with their hospice plans of care, including treatments, medications, and diet as tolerated.
• Identify, communicate, and collaborate on patient problems, priorities, and issues based on assessment data; establish measurable patient goals and communicate the initial and ongoing plan of care to the interdisciplinary team.
• Recognize changes in clinical status and report them to the appropriate individual.
• Collaborate with patients and families when developing plans of care, adapting communication style as needed.
• Prioritize patient care based on the patient’s immediate condition and mutually established needs and expectations.
• Provide patient and caregiver teaching, assess their understanding and response, and document it.
• Incorporate teaching into routine care and include learning needs in discharge planning.
• Complete electronic documentation at the point of care or in the patient care corridor according to protocol.
• Assist Field Teams when needed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience, education, and credentialing.
• Generous paid time off, including 16 vacation days, 9 sick days, 8 paid holidays, and 2 wellness days in the first year.
• Access to an Emergency Sick Bank that may provide up to 80 hours of sick time for medical emergencies after paid time off is exhausted.
• Educational assistance for professional development, additional certifications, and degree programs.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Available accident and critical illness coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed