RN Weekender - Gilchrist

GBMC Healthcare•Towson, MD

11h•Onsite

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 role working every Saturday and Sunday from 8am-8pm, considered Full Time with Benefits.

Requirements

Current Maryland State license as a Registered Nurse
One to two years of nursing.
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.