The Lifecare Institute: Hospice Nurse Weekender

GBMC HealthCare•Institute, WI

About The Position

The Hospice RN Weekender identifies patient and family care needs and provides nursing and supportive care for terminally ill patients and their families. The position works every other weekend in 12-hour shifts on Saturday and Sunday. The nurse provides quality nursing care to patients with life-limiting illness, supports individualized patient-directed care plans, and helps patients and families maintain quality of care and independence.

Requirements

Diploma, ADN, and/or BSN from an accredited institution.
Two years of nursing experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of universal precautions for infection control and safe practices for self-protection.
Strong time-management skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to be patient- and family-focused.
Skill in using an electronic medical record (EMR), or ability to learn.
Current Maryland nursing license.

Responsibilities

Provide quality nursing care to patients with life-limiting illness in conjunction with the primary physician by initiating and maintaining the nursing process.
Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized, patient-directed plans of care.
Consult with the attending physician when necessary.
Evaluate patient and family responses to interventions and modify the care plan appropriately.
Educate patients and families to develop care skills, promote independence, and support the patient in living fully until death; teach infection-control protocols.
Document the inpatient course accurately and promptly using appropriate charts and forms.
Participate in the Quality Improvement Program to maintain or improve the quality of patient care.
Provide direction and supervision to Patient Care Partners, Unit Receptionists, and volunteers to maintain the environment.
Complete daily acuity assessments accurately for assigned patients.
Attend to the patient and family at the time of the patient's death.
Demonstrate GBMC Values, including respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork, ethical behavior, and results orientation.