Hospice RN - Weekends Part-time - Montgomery County

Frederick Health•Rockville, MD

3h•$38 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

Provides 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.
Must be licensed driver with a reliable vehicle that is insured in accordance with state and/or organizational requirements.
Self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision.
Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
Demonstrates knowledge of and proper use of equipment listed on the Unit Specific Competency Tool.
Demonstrates knowledge of office equipment including but not limited to: telephone, photocopier, facsimile equipment, computer and printer.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status.
Possess the ability to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit’s/department’s policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing pain management, IV skills preferred.
Hospice nursing experience preferred.
Bachelors of Science in Nursing Required or Associates degree in Nursing with a signed BSN agreement to obtain BSN within 5 years of employment.

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.