Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice
Greater Baltimore Medical Center
Hunt Valley, MD

Registered Nurse Weekender Gilchrist Hospice Care

We are currently offering a Sign on Bonus of $3,000 for day and $5,000 for night! # #JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY: # 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 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 Licensures, Certifications ######### Current Maryland State license as a Registered Nurse ######### Certification in end-of-life care by the NBHPNA within three years of employment Physical Requirements ######### 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 perform home care visits ######### Ability to multitask ######### Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail and often in stressful situations. Working Conditions ######### Normal office environment with driving as large part of the day in the field, which includes visits to patient#s homes, some in unsafe areas (escort provided). ######### Exposed to adverse working conditions due to performance of patient care activities and exposure to communicable diseases ######### Visits may be in a home or facility (Group Home, Assisted Living Facility, Nursing Home) Conditions of Employment ######### Reliable transportation and auto insurance. ######### Valid Driver#s License We are currently offering a Sign on Bonus of $3,000 for day and $5,000 for night! JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY: 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 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 Licensures, Certifications * Current Maryland State license as a Registered Nurse * Certification in end-of-life care by the NBHPNA within three years of employment Physical Requirements * 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 perform home care visits * Ability to multitask * Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail and often in stressful situations. Working Conditions * Normal office environment with driving as large part of the day in the field, which includes visits to patient's homes, some in unsafe areas (escort provided). * Exposed to adverse working conditions due to performance of patient care activities and exposure to communicable diseases * Visits may be in a home or facility (Group Home, Assisted Living Facility, Nursing Home) Conditions of Employment * Reliable transportation and auto insurance. * Valid Driver's License