Hospice Nurse Full-time

Frederick Health • Frederick, MD

2d • $36 - $55

About The Position

Seeking a Full-time Hospice RN. Will work Monday - Friday from 8a - 4:30p, rotating holidays and occasional call. This RN is responsible for triaging after-hours calls and responding with a skilled nurse visit as appropriate. Will provide skilled professional nursing care to the patient as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with regulations as established by the State Board of Nursing and department policies. The RN/Case Manager coordinates the interdisciplinary care team for the patient and family to assure continuity of care. Services may be provided to neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric populations. This position supports the Frederick Health mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the Frederick Health Compliance Program, including following all regulatory requirements and the Frederick Health Standards of Behavior.

Requirements

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• At least 2 years general nursing experience is required with current Hospice, medical, surgical, critical care or home health experience.
• Demonstrates clinical competency in area of practice.
• Understands Hospice philosophy, principles of death and dying.
• Knowledgeable about Hospice eligibility requirements.
• Has excellent observation, assessment, organizational and communication skills, and good nursing judgment.
• Ability to provide good written documentation in a timely manner.
• Self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision.
• Flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligation and has ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients and families.
• Interacts in a calm, courteous and professional manner.
• Bachelors of Science in Nursing Required or Associates degree in Nursing with a signed BSN agreement to obtain BSN within 5 years of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing pain management, IV skills preferred.
• Hospice nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes assessment and admission of patients as assigned.
• Assesses and regularly re-evaluates patient and family needs.
• Performs basic physical assessment of all body systems.
• Assesses physical environment including safety factors
• Revises plan of care as necessary.
• Documents assessment and completes all required forms including consents in compliance with policies and procedures.
• Utilization of all elements of the nursing process.
• Promotes optimum patient comfort as part of an interdisciplinary team under the attending physician’s orders.
• Provides case management for assigned patients.
• Initiates and sustains implementation of orders as prescribed by the physician.
• Notifies attending physician of any changes in care plan.
• Is compliant at all times with policies regarding documentation.
• Monitors documentation in the clinical record and initiates the discharge planning process for assigned patients.
• Assures that all team members have completed the discharge summary.
• Uses supplies and equipment effectively and efficiently, meeting applicable competency standards.
• Provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician.
• Recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling.
• Works in concert with the other interdisciplinary team members.
• Uses supplies and equipment effectively and efficiently, meeting applicable competency standards.
• Carries out basic Infection Control procedures.
• Uses equipment properly.
• Disposes of dressings and other waste according to protocol.
• Recognizes and validates the psycho/ social/ spiritual state of individuals in the home.
• Makes a supervisory visit to observe the work of Home Health Aides at least every 14 days.
• Keeps appropriate team members apprised of changes and updates to patient/family/caregiver status.
• Maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills.
• Participates in continuing education and in-service classes.
• Stays informed of department/hospital events by reading minutes or attending staff meetings 100% of time.
• Actively participates in quality management programs.
• Interacts in a calm, courteous and professional manner .

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance are offered the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment to all employees hired to work at least 20 hours per week and we offer multiple plans to best meet your and your family's needs.
• Life insurance, Short-Term Income Replacement and Long-Term Disability are employer paid for eligible employees.
• Frederick Health offers a robust Paid Time Off program for eligible employees.
• Our 403B retirement plan helps you save for your retirement and includes an employer match to eligible employees.
• All employees have access to free financial planning sessions.
• We also offer an educational assistance program to support your education goals as well as an employer paid Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level