Hospice Nurse - Night Shift

GBMC Healthcare•Towson, MD

About The Position

The Hospice Nurse identifies patient and family care needs and provides nursing and supportive care for terminally ill patients and their families. The nurse provides quality care to people with life-limiting illnesses, working with the primary physician and interdisciplinary team to create and implement individualized, patient-directed plans of care. The role includes evaluating patient and family responses to interventions, modifying care plans, educating patients and families, documenting care, participating in quality improvement, and supervising support staff and volunteers. Nurses also attend to patients and families at the time of the patient’s death. This position is part of Gilchrist’s night-shift hospice nursing teams, with opportunities at Gilchrist Center Towson, Gilchrist Center Baltimore, and as a field nurse for NEWS (Nights, Evenings). The normal patient-care environment may involve exposure to noise, dust, temperature variations, communicable diseases, and other adverse conditions related to patient care. The role requires standing and walking for much of the work time, lifting and positioning patients, and maintaining concentration and attention to detail, often in stressful situations. The pay range is $32.18–$49.46; the final offer depends on qualifications, education, experience, and organizational needs.

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.
Maintain a current nursing license.
Ability to stand and walk almost constantly, up to 90% of work time.
Ability to lift and position patients, up to 50% of work time.
Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail, often in stressful situations.

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 illness in conjunction with the primary physician, initiating and maintaining the nursing process.
Participate as an interdisciplinary team member 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 skills that maintain quality care, promote independence, and facilitate the patient living fully until death.
Teach patients and families infection-control protocols.
Document the inpatient course accurately and promptly in the appropriate chart and forms.
Participate in the Quality Improvement Program.
Provide direction and supervision to Patient Care Partners, Unit Receptionists, and volunteers to maintain the environment.
Complete daily acuity assessments for assigned patients accurately.
Attend to patients and families at the time of the patient’s death.
Demonstrate GBMC Values, including respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork, ethical behavior, and results-oriented practice.