Hospice - Weekend Visit Nurse

Jewish Social Service Agency•Rockville, MD

About The Position

The Weekend Visit Nurse provides hospice and palliative care to patients in their place of residence in Montgomery County. The nurse assesses patients’ needs, serves as a clinical resource for referral sources and patients’ families, and supports end-of-life conversations and decision-making with families or caregivers. The role also represents the organization in communications with patients, families, and physicians. The schedule is every other weekend, Saturdays and Sundays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This is a part-time position.

Requirements

Active State of Maryland RN or LPN license.
At least 3 years of acute care and/or hospice experience.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills needed to provide meaningful care and communicate with terminally ill patients.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Proficient computer skills.
Valid driver’s license and reliable, independent transportation to provide care to hospice patients in Montgomery County.
Availability to work the assigned weekend shift.

Nice To Haves

CHPN or CHPLN certification.
Prior hospice experience.
Familiarity with Netsmart My-Unity electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

Deliver hospice and palliative care services to patients in their place of residence.
Perform initial assessments of patients’ needs.
Serve as a clinical resource for referral sources and patients’ family members.
Facilitate end-of-life conversations and decision-making with families or caregivers.
Represent the organization when communicating with patients, families, and physicians.