Hospice Nurse - Night Shift

GBMC HealthCare•Towson, MD

3d•$32 - $49

About The Position

Gilchrist is seeking Hospice Nurses for its overnight teams at Gilchrist Center Towson, Gilchrist Center Baltimore, and as Field Nurses for NEWS (Nights, Evenings). The role identifies patient and family care needs and provides nursing and supportive care for terminally ill patients and their families. Nurses provide quality care for patients with life-limiting illnesses, working with the primary physician and interdisciplinary team to implement individualized plans of care. The role includes educating patients and families, documenting care, participating in quality improvement, supervising support staff and volunteers, and attending to patients and families at the time of death. The listed pay range is $32.18–$49.46. Final salary offers are based on qualifications, education, experience, and alignment with organizational needs. Gilchrist offers competitive pay, a night-shift differential, free on-site parking, and a supportive, mission-driven team. The job is subject to the employer's equal opportunity policy.

Requirements

ADN and/or BSN from an accredited institution.
Two years of nursing experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Current Maryland registered nursing license.
Knowledge of universal precautions for infection control and safe practices for self-protection.
Strong time-management skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to provide patient- and family-focused care.
Skill in using an electronic medical record (EMR), or ability to learn.
Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail, including in stressful situations.
Ability to stand and walk almost constantly, up to 90% of work time, and lift and position patients for up to 50% of work time.

Responsibilities

Identify patient and family care needs and provide nursing and supportive care for terminally ill patients and their families.
Provide quality nursing care to patients with life-limiting illnesses, maintaining the highest level of care 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 patient-directed, individualized plans of care, consulting with the attending physician when necessary.
Evaluate patient and family responses to interventions and modify care plans appropriately.
Educate patients and families to develop the skills needed to maintain quality care, promote independence, and help patients live fully until death; teach infection-control protocols.
Document inpatient care accurately and in a timely manner on appropriate charts and forms.
Participate in the Quality Improvement Program to maintain or improve patient-care quality.
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 patients and families at the time of the patient's death.
Maintain a current nursing license.