Hospice Nurse - Night Shift

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

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

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,…