RN - Rapid Response

HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE • Waldorf, MD

4d • $41 - $50

About The Position

We are currently seeking a talented, compassionate RN to provide hospice care to patients where they reside, in Charles and Calvert Counties, Maryland. This position is full-time with a schedule of 3 - 12-hr shifts per week, 8:00am - 8:30pm, plus the expectation of rotating Weekend coverage (Saturday & Sunday) based on patient-need, and minimal holiday requirement. This position in paid hourly, plus differential, and benefits-eligible. Want to join our Team? We are currently looking for compassionate and dedicated RNs to join our Rapid Response Team. Our Rapid Response RNs provide care to our patients in all settings, including skilled and crisis nursing visits, admissions, death visits, continuous care and GIP. Our Rapid Response RNs may also provide Triage Support, managing in-coming calls to answer questions, locate the appropriate person or resource, provide comfort and manage symptoms, until a Nurse can be dispatched and arrive at the patient’s care setting.

Requirements

• Possess a current Maryland Board of Nursing (RN) license and thorough knowledge of nursing principles.
• Demonstrated ability to provide quality patient care in a compassionate manner. Possesses ability to assess patient's needs, e.g. physical, teaching, mental and spiritual and help create the plan of care that supports meeting all identified needs.
• Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Strong and creative, problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize, a must. Seeks assistance from Team when appropriate.
• Basic computer skills required; Must be able to leardn Electronic Medical Record.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and reliable transportation
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• In accordance with Hospice of the Chesapeake’s commitment to leadership and industry-leading care, we require that all employees be vaccinated against COVID and influenza, as well as being screened for TB upon hire and annually thereafter. Documented and supported requests for religious and medical accommodations may be considered but may not be approved in all circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Follows all prescribed and accepted standards in providing patient care.
• Completes point of care documentation
• Instructs patients and families in managing symptoms, triages all calls and routes to appropriate resources.
• Assumes primary responsibility for HOC total census during assigned shift, including the triaging, assessing, planning, implementing and evaluation phase of the nursing process. Maintains regular communication with triage, clinical managers, physicians and members of the interdisciplinary team concerning patient/family care needs and response to interventions.
• Demonstrates responsibility for scope of position/own standard of practice. Maintains required skills, licensure, regulatory requirements and credentials needed to perform assigned duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A rewarding and fulfilling career with a company that values your contributions
• Competitive salary and generous paid time off, including 18 vacation days, 10 sick days, and 8 paid holidays in your first year of employment with HOC. Access to our Emergency Sick Bank to provide a safety net gift of up to 80 hours of sick time for medical emergencies if you run out of paid time off.
• Educational assistance to pursue professional development, additional certifications and degree programs
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, company-paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance, and available accident and critical illness coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees