Registered Nurse - Hospice - Montgomery County

Frederick Health • Rockville, MD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a Full-time Hospice Registered Nurse to work in our Montgomery County location. This role provides skilled professional nursing care to patients as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with regulations. The RN/Case Manager coordinates the interdisciplinary care team for the patient and family to ensure continuity of care across various age groups (neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric). This position upholds the Frederick Health mission, vision, core values, and customer service philosophy, adhering to the Compliance Program and 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.
• Must be a 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.
• Demonstrates clinical competency in area of practice.
• Understands Hospice philosophy, principles of death/dying.
• 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

• Current Hospice, medical, surgical, critical care or home health experience.
• 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.
• Utilizes 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance are offered the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment to all employees hired to work at least 20 hours per week.
• Life insurance, Short-Term Income Replacement and Long-Term Disability are employer paid for eligible employees.
• Robust Paid Time Off program for eligible employees.
• 403B retirement plan with an employer match to eligible employees.
• Free financial planning sessions.
• Educational assistance program.
• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

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