Registered Nurse - Hospice (Montgomery County)- Mon - Fri 8am to 4:30pm FT w/benefits

Frederick Health•Rockville, MD

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Frederick Health is seeking a full-time Hospice Registered Nurse for its Montgomery County location. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional nights and weekends. The RN/Case Manager provides skilled professional nursing care as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with State Board of Nursing regulations and department policies. The role coordinates the interdisciplinary care team to support continuity of care for patients and families across neonatal, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups. The position supports Frederick Health’s mission, vision, core values, and customer service philosophy and follows its compliance program, regulatory requirements, and Standards of Behavior. The nurse assesses and admits patients, evaluates patient and family needs, develops and revises plans of care, documents care, provides case management, and implements physician orders. The role promotes comfort, supports discharge planning, provides health counseling and patient instructions, works with interdisciplinary team members, and recognizes patients’ psychosocial and spiritual needs in the home. The nurse also supervises Home Health Aides through visits at least every 14 days, maintains professional knowledge and skills, participates in education and quality programs, and communicates professionally with patients, families, and colleagues. This position requires a current Maryland Registered Nurse license, current CPR certification, and at least two years of general nursing experience, including current experience in hospice, medical, surgical, critical care, or home health. A BSN is required, or an associate degree in nursing with a signed agreement to obtain a BSN within five years of employment. The role requires a licensed driver with a reliable vehicle insured according to applicable requirements. It involves bloodborne pathogen exposure and medium-heavy physical work, including infrequent lifting up to 75 pounds.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Maryland.
Current CPR certification.
At least two years of general nursing experience, with current hospice, medical, surgical, critical care, or home health experience.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, or an associate degree in nursing with a signed agreement to obtain a BSN within five years of employment.
Licensed driver with a reliable vehicle insured in accordance with state and/or organizational requirements.
Clinical competency in the area of practice and understanding of hospice philosophy and principles of death and dying.
Self-directed, with the ability to work with little supervision and effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
Knowledge of and proper use of equipment listed on the Unit Specific Competency Tool.
Knowledge of office equipment, including telephone, photocopier, facsimile equipment, computer, and printer.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills appropriate to patients across the lifespan, and assess and interpret information to meet age-specific needs.
Ability to perform medium-heavy work, including infrequent lifting up to 75 pounds, carrying up to 35 pounds while walking, and pushing or pulling as described in the posting.
Ability to perform work involving repetition, forceful exertion, awkward postures, and contact stress.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing pain management.
IV skills.
Hospice nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Complete patient assessments and admissions as assigned; regularly reassess patient and family needs.
Perform basic physical assessments of all body systems and assess the home environment for safety.
Use the nursing process and revise plans of care as needed.
Document assessments and care, complete required forms and consents, and comply with documentation policies.
Promote patient comfort as part of the interdisciplinary team under the attending physician’s orders.
Provide case management for assigned patients and implement physician orders.
Notify the attending physician of changes in the care plan.
Monitor clinical record documentation and initiate discharge planning for assigned patients.
Ensure team members complete the discharge summary.
Use supplies and equipment effectively and in accordance with competency standards; carry out infection-control procedures and dispose of waste according to protocol.
Provide medication, diet, and other instructions as ordered by the physician, and identify opportunities for health counseling.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and keep appropriate team members informed of changes in patient, family, or caregiver status.
Recognize and validate patients’ psychosocial and spiritual states in the home.
Make supervisory visits at least every 14 days to observe Home Health Aides’ work.
Maintain and upgrade professional knowledge and skills; participate in continuing education and in-service classes.
Stay informed about department and hospital events by reading minutes or attending staff meetings 100% of the time.
Actively participate in quality management programs.
Interact in a calm, courteous, and professional manner.

Benefits

Health insurance, with multiple plan options, offered beginning the first of the month after 30 days of employment for eligible employees.
Dental insurance, with multiple plan options, offered beginning the first of the month after 30 days of employment for eligible employees.
Vision insurance, with multiple plan options, offered beginning the first of the month after 30 days of employment for eligible employees.
Employer-paid life insurance for eligible employees.
Employer-paid short-term income replacement for eligible employees.
Employer-paid long-term disability for eligible employees.
Paid Time Off program for eligible employees.
403B retirement plan with an employer match for eligible employees.
Free financial planning sessions for all employees.
Educational assistance program.
Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program.
Overtime and/or shift differential may apply to non-exempt positions, if applicable.