Hospice Inpatient Center RN
About The Position
Hospice of the Chesapeake is seeking a compassionate, dedicated PRN Registered Nurse for its Rebecca Fortney Inpatient Care Center in Pasadena, Maryland. In this general inpatient (GIP) setting, the RN leads nursing care and case management for people with life-limiting illnesses, supporting patients and caregivers through end-of-life care. The RN works with social workers, chaplains, certified nursing assistants, and hospice physicians to address patients’ physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs. This PRN position is scheduled for nights, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. PRN nurses must work at least two shifts per month and one holiday per year. The position 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 medical/surgical nursing 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.
- 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 preferred.
- Experience in hospice, end-of-life care, or critical care preferred.
- Hospice certification (CHP) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care to meet patients’ total nursing needs in accordance with their hospice plans of care, ensuring they receive 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, document understanding and responses, 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, following the appropriate protocol.
- Assist field teams when needed.
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