Hospice Nurse

GBMC HealthCare

4d • $32 - $49

About The Position

Identifies patient/family care needs and provides nursing and supportive care for the terminally ill patient and their families. At Gilchrist, we transcend traditional hospice care. Every individual's journey is unique, and we pride ourselves on being there, every step of the way. For over three decades, Gilchrist has stood as a pillar of compassion and dedication as Maryland's premier nonprofit provider for serious illness and end-of-life care. We are more than just a hospice; we are a life-affirming promise ensuring every moment is lived to its fullest. Hospice of Washington County (HWC), situated in Hagerstown, MD, is the only licensed provider for hospice care within Washington County. Our team of committed professionals understands the importance of ensuring that every individual is able to LIVE their life to the fullest. The focus is on caring for the individual, not the cure. Hospice focuses on helping a person live; making the most of each minute, hour, day, week and month they may have during the final season of life. It is about allowing self-determined life closure; individuals remain the decisions makers of how they will spend their precious days, weeks, and months. Hospice focuses on quality of life, not quantity. We provide hospice care wherever the individual designates as their home. That can be in a private residence, nursing home, or assisted living facility. Hospice care is available to patients of any age, religion, race, or illness.

Requirements

• Education ADN and/or BSN from an accredited institution.
• Experience Two years of nursing experience, or equivalent combination or education and experience.
• Skills 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
• Licensures, Certifications Current MD registered nursing license.
• Job entails some standing, sitting, stooping, bending, walking.
• Ability to stand and walk almost constantly up to ninety 90% of work time and lifting and positioning patients up to fifty 50% of work time.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail and often in stressful situations.
• Normal patient care environment with possible exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature.
• Exposed to adverse working conditions due to performance of patient care activities and exposure to communicable diseases
• 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.
• Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy
• Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities
• Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
• Actively pursues learning and self-development
• Pays attention to detail; follows through
• Sets a positive, professional example for others
• Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them
• Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
• Reports to work regularly and on time
• Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team
• Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way
• Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions
• Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others
• Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
• Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers
• Embraces change and improvement in the work environment
• Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services
• Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles
• Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently

Benefits

• 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"
• 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

What This Job Offers

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