Lifecare Institute: Hospice Nurse Weekender; Anne Arundel and Prince George's

Position: The Lifecare Institute: Hospice Nurse Weekender(Anne Arundel and Prince George's County)
Location: Bestgate Terrace

The Life Care Institute Home Care & Facility Care is seeking a compassionate Hospice Nurse (RN) to provide quality care to hospice patients in home and facility settings throughout Anne Arundel and Prince George’s Counties.

Weekender position

Flexible weekend schedule

Provide compassionate, patient-centered hospice care Support patients and families during an important time

Join our team and make a meaningful difference every weekend!

The Hospice RN Weekender Identifies patient/family care needs, and provides nursing and supportive care for the terminally ill patient and their families. The Hospice RN Weekender works two 12 hour weekend shifts and is eligible for full time benefits.

Education Diploma, 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 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.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities 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:

RespectI 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

ExcellenceI 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

AccountabilityI 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

TeamworkI 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 BehaviorI 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

ResultsI 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 Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

Equal Employment OpportunityGBMC Health Care 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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