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Hospice Nurse Jobs
Company | Gilchrist |
Address | , Baltimore, 21204 |
Employment type | FULL_TIME |
Salary | |
Expires | 2023-10-08 |
Posted at | 8 months ago |
We are currently offering a Sign on Bonus of $3,000 for day and $5,000 for night!
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:
Identifies patient/family care needs and provides nursing and supportive care for the terminally ill patient and their families.
Education
Diploma, ADN and/or BSN from an accredited institution.
Experience
Two years of nursing experience, or equivalent combination or education and experience.
Skills
- Strong time management skills
- Knowledgeable of universal precautions for infection control and employs safe practices for self protection
- Ability to be patient and family focused
- Skill in the use of EMR (Electronic Medical Record) and/or ability to learn
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Licensures, Certifications
- Current MD nursing license.
Physical Requirements
- Job entails some standing, sitting, stooping, bending, walking. Ability to stand and walk almost constantly up to ninety 90% of work time and lifting and positioning patients up to fifty 50% of work time.
- Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail and often in stressful situations.
Working Conditions
- Normal patient care environment with possible exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature.
- Exposed to adverse working conditions due to performance of patient care activities and exposure to communicable diseases
Conditions of Employment
- Maintain current nursing license
Standard Precautions
Standard precaution policy and procedures are applicable to this job
Patient Safety
Employee has knowledge and understanding of patient safety as it relates to the job duties N/A
Patient Population
Demonstrates competency in the delivery of care and applies the knowledge to meet age-specific needs
Not applicable
Neonate / Infant
Pediatric
Adolescent
Adult
Geriatric
Contacts
Reports to
Reports to Team Manager
Supervises
III. Technical Assessment
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides quality nursing care to patients with life-limiting illness to maintain highest level of care for the patient in conjunction with the primary physician by initiating and maintaining the nursing process.
- Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement a patient directed individualized plan of care. Consults with attending physician when necessary.
- Evaluates patient/family response to intervention and modifies care plan appropriately. Provides patient and family education to achieve skills necessary to maintain quality care, promote patient/family independence and to facilitate the patient living fully until death. Teach patient/family infection control protocols.
- Documents on appropriate chart and forms in an accurate and timely manner to provide a written record of inpatient course.
- Participates in Quality Improvement Program to maintain or improve the quality of patient care.
- Provides direction and supervision to Patient Care Partners, Unit Receptionists and volunteers to maintain environment.
- Accurately completes daily acuity assessment for assigned patient.
- Attends to patient and family at the time of patient’s death.
Location: GBMC HealthCare · Gilchrist Center - Towson
Schedule: Full Time, Nights 12 Hour Shifts (7pm - 7:30am), 36
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