Hospice Nurse - Night Shift

Identifies patient/family care needs and provides nursing and supportive care for the terminally ill patient and their families.

Join Gilchrist's Night Shift Hospice Nursing Team!

Are you a compassionate nurse looking to make a meaningful difference while earning competitive compensation? Gilchrist is seeking talented Hospice Nurses for our overnight teams at:

  • Gilchrist Center Towson

  • Gilchrist Center Baltimore

  • Gilchrist Center Howard

Why Join Gilchrist?

Competitive pay

Night shift differential

Free on-site parking

Supportive, mission-driven team

Opportunity to provide exceptional end-of-life care

Make every shift count by helping patients and families when they need it most.

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, 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.


Skills:
Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Detail Oriented, Electronic Medical Records, Family Intervention, Health Plan, Healthcare, Hospice Care, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Interpersonal Skills, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Physician Credential, QoS (Quality of Service), Quality Management, Quality of Care, Registered Nurse (RN), Terminally Ill, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan


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