RN Weekender - Gilchrist
About The Position
The Hospice RN Weekender reports to the Team Manager. He/she is responsible for identifying patient/family care needs, and for providing nursing and supportive care for the terminally ill patient and their families. This is a Home Hospice Nurse position working every Saturday and Sunday from 8am-8pm, considered Full Time. The role requires a Diploma, ADN and/or BSN from an accredited institution, a current Maryland State license as a Registered Nurse, and one to two years of nursing experience. Home Health or Hospice experience is preferred. Skills include knowledge of universal precautions for infection control, safe nursing practices, strong time management, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, patience, family focus, and proficiency with EMR and Blackberry/portable computer use.
Requirements
- Current Maryland State license as a Registered Nurse
- One to two years of nursing experience.
- Knowledgeable of universal precautions for infection control and practices safe nursing standards 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
- Skill in the use of Blackberry and portable computer
Nice To Haves
- Home Health or Hospice experience preferred.
- Diploma, ADN and/or BSN from an accredited institution
Responsibilities
- Completes initial assessment of patient and family to ascertain home care needs - including physical, emotional, spiritual and mental status.
- Prepares and implements the care plan for patient/family unit in cooperation with the Interdisciplinary Group.
- Provides direct nursing care to patients in order to maintain highest level of care for the patient in conjunction with the primary physician.
- Cooperates with Clinical Team Leader in utilization of other team members, outside agencies, and community resources. Updates primary physician when necessary and regularly on a monthly basis. Updates interdisciplinary team at patient care conference
- Teaches family members or hired caregivers, patient care skills, including: pain control, medication (RN titrates medication within prescribed range), injections, draws blood for labs, manages IV's, dressing changes, hygiene, nutrition, checking vital signs in accordance with orders from physician, as well as addressing emotional needs.
- Ensures that arrangements for equipment necessary in the home setting are made available.
- Attends to patient and family at time of patient’s death.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
