Hospice Nurse Weekend
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Job Location:
Towson, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 64992 - 99876
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 IVs 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 patients 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
$64992.56 - $99876.12Final salary offer will be based on the candidates qualifications education experience and alignment with our organizational needs.
COVID-19 Vaccination
All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or obtain a GBMC approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment at GBMC Healthcare to include Gilchrist and GBMC Health Partners.
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.
Key Skills
- Catheter Care
- Nursing Home Experience
- Patient Care
- Communication skills
- Computer Skills
- Hospice Care
- Vital Signs Experience
- Case Management
- Home Care
- Medical Imaging
- Catheterization
- Cerner
About Company
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