Hospice Nurse

GBMC HealthCare • Towson, MD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Identifies patient/family care needs and provides nursing and supportive care for the terminally ill patient and their families. Principal Duties and 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 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.

Requirements

• 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 registered nursing license.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail and often in stressful situations.
• Maintain current 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

• 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
• 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"

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree