Hospice Inpatient Center RN

Hospice Of The Chesapeake • Pasadena, MD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Hospice Inpatient Center RN provides nursing care and case management for patients with life-limiting illnesses in a general inpatient (GIP) setting. The role helps patients and caregivers navigate end-of-life care and works with Social Workers, Chaplains, CNAs, and Hospice Physicians to address physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs.

The position is PRN at the Rebecca Fortney Inpatient Care Center in Pasadena, Maryland. The schedule is nights, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. PRN employees must work at least two shifts per month and one holiday per year.

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 and creative problem-solving skills, including 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 undergo TB screening upon hire and annually thereafter; documented, supported requests for religious or medical accommodations may be considered but may not be approved in all circumstances.

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 the patient’s total nursing needs in accordance with the hospice plan of care, including treatments, medications, and diet as tolerated.
• Identify and communicate 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 the plan 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, document understanding and response, and incorporate teaching into routine care.
• Incorporate learning needs into the discharge plan.
• Complete electronic documentation at the point of care or in the patient care corridor according to protocol.
• Assist Field Teams when needed.

What This Job Offers

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