About this opportunity
GBMC HealthCare lists this Hospice Nurse day shift opportunity in baltimore, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Current MD registered nursing license.
Identifies patient/family care needs and provides nursing and supportive care for the terminally ill patient and their families.
Education
ADN and/or BSN from an accredited institution.
Experience
Two years of nursing experience, or equivalent combination or education and experience.
Skills
Knowledgeable of universal precautions for infection control and employs safe practices 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
Licensures, Certifications
Current MD registered 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
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.
All Roles Must Demonstrate GBMC Values:
Respect
I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.
Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy
Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities
Excellence
I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.
Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
Actively pursues learning and self-development
Pays attention to detail; follows through
Accountability
I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.
Sets a positive, professional example for others
Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them
Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
Reports to work regularly and on time
Teamwork
I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.
Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team
Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way
Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions
Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others
Ethical Behavior
I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.
Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers
Results
I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.
Embraces change and improvement in the work environment
Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services
Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles
Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently
Pay Range
$32.18 - $49.46
Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.
Equal Employment Opportunity
GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Worksite address
baltimore, MD, 21276, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.