Hospice Nurse Weekender

GBMC HealthCare • Institute, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Hospice RN Weekender identifies patient/family care needs, and provides nursing and supportive care for the terminally ill patient and their families. This role involves working two 12-hour weekend shifts and is eligible for full-time benefits. GBMC HealthCare, a legacy of over 60 years in premier healthcare, is situated in scenic Towson with a campus housing over 250 beds. GBMC Health Partners focuses on comprehensive medical care and building lasting relationships. Gilchrist, a part of GBMC, has been Maryland's premier nonprofit provider for serious illness and end-of-life care for over three decades, emphasizing a life-affirming promise. Hospice of Washington County (HWC), also part of the group, is the only licensed provider for hospice care within Washington County, focusing on helping individuals live life to the fullest by caring for the individual, not the cure, and allowing self-determined life closure. Hospice care is provided wherever the individual designates as their home and is available to patients of any age, religion, race, or illness, covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance plans.

Requirements

• Diploma, ADN and/or BSN from an accredited institution.
• Two years of nursing experience, or equivalent combination or education and experience.
• Knowledgeable of universal precautions for infection control and employs safe practices for self protection.
• Strong time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to be patient and family focused.
• Skill in the use of EMR (Electronic Medical Record) and/or ability to learn.
• Current MD nursing license.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality nursing care to patients with life-limiting illness to maintain highest level of care for the patient in conjunction with the primary physician by initiating and maintaining the nursing process.
• Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement a patient directed individualized plan of care.
• Consults with attending physician when necessary.
• Evaluates patient/family response to intervention and modifies care plan appropriately.
• Provides patient and family education to achieve skills necessary to maintain quality care, promote patient/family independence and to facilitate the patient living fully until death.
• Teach patient/family infection control protocols.
• Documents on appropriate chart and forms in an accurate and timely manner to provide a written record of inpatient course.
• Participates in Quality Improvement Program to maintain or improve the quality of patient care.
• Provides direction and supervision to Patient Care Partners, Unit Receptionists and volunteers to maintain environment.
• Accurately completes daily acuity assessment for assigned patient.
• Attends to patient and family at the time of patient’s death.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and generous paid time off
• Free parking
• Monthly MTA bus pass subsidy-85% paid by GBMC "if applicable"
• Company subsidized onsite fitness and wellness center "if applicable"
• Pre-paid tuition to pursue professional development, additional certifications, and degree programs
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401 (a) and 403 (b) retirement savings plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees