Hospice Nurse

GBMC HealthCare

2d•$32 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

Identifies patient/family care needs and provides nursing and supportive care for the terminally ill patient and their families. Join the Gilchrist Center Baltimore Hospice Nursing Team! Are you a compassionate nurse looking to make a meaningful difference while earning competitive compensation? Gilchrist Center Baltimore is seeking talented Hospice Nurses for both day and night shift teams. Make every shift count by helping patients and families when they need it most.

Requirements

ADN and/or BSN from an accredited institution.
Two years of nursing experience, or equivalent combination of 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 Maryland registered nursing license.
Job entails some standing, sitting, stooping, bending, and walking. Ability to stand and walk almost constantly, up to 90% of work time, and lifting and positioning patients up to 50% of work time.
Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail, often in stressful situations.
Maintain current nursing license.

Responsibilities

Provides quality nursing care to patients with life-limiting illness to maintain the 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 facilitate the patient living fully until death.
Teaches patient/family infection control protocols.
Documents on appropriate charts and forms in an accurate and timely manner to provide a written record of the inpatient course.
Participates in the 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 the environment.
Accurately completes daily acuity assessments for assigned patients.
Attends to patients and families at the time of patient death.