Registered Nurse Weekender - Gilchrist

The Hospice RN Weekender reports to the Team Manager. He / she is responsible for identifying patient / family care needs, and for providing nursing and supportive care for the terminally ill patient and their families.

Education :

Diploma, ADN and / or BSN from an accredited institution

Licensures / Certifications :

Current Maryland State license as a Registered Nurse

Experience :

One to two years of nursing. Home Health or Hospice experience preferred.

Skills :

Knowledgeable of universal precautions for infection control and practices safe nursing standards 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

Skill in the use of Blackberry and portable computer

Principal Duties and Responsibilities :

Completes initial assessment of patient and family to ascertain home care needs - including physical, emotional, spiritual and mental status.

Prepares and implements the care plan for patient / family unit in cooperation with the Interdisciplinary Group.

Provides direct nursing care to patients in order to maintain highest level of care for the patient in conjunction with the primary physician.

Cooperates with Clinical Team Leader in utilization of other team members, outside agencies, and community resources. Updates primary physician when necessary and regularly on a monthly basis. Updates interdisciplinary team at patient care conference

Teaches family members or hired caregivers, patient care skills, including : pain control, medication (RN titrates medication within prescribed range), injections, draws blood for labs, manages IV's, dressing changes, hygiene, nutrition, checking vital signs in accordance with orders from physician, as well as addressing emotional needs.

Ensures that arrangements for equipment necessary in the home setting are made available.

Attends to patient and family at 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.

Accountability

I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.

Teamwork

I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.

Ethical Behavior

I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.

Results

I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.

Pay Range

$64,992.56 - $99,876.12

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.