Hospice Nurse

We are looking for a dynamic Hospice RN to join our passionate team of Clinical Professionals! We currently are looking to fill Full-time, Part-time and PRN in our Baltimore, Kensington and Lanham (Maryland); DC and Virginia branches. The Clinical Nurse RN is responsible for ensuring quality total patient care through case management, assessment, interventions, and evaluation of patient needs through nursing care plans for each assigned patient. Responsibilities Performs initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the client’s needs at appropriate time points for home health care or hospice patientsActs as a case manager, coordinating all patient/family services and prioritizing the patient needs with the members of the interdisciplinary teamApplies specific criteria for admission and re-certification to care, as applicable, to establish appropriate levels of care and patient’s eligibilityInitiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures, and provides referrals to other services and disciplines as needed, specialized nursing skill (such as IV), and effective symptom managementAccurately and completely prepares all clinical documentation per agency policyIdentifies and communicates changes in the patient’s condition; informs the physician and obtains new orders as neededMaintains communication with the patient, family and other members of the home care team to ensure coordination of services and episode management that meets patient goals in a cost-effective mannerEvaluates outcomes of care through performance improvement activities, clinical record review, and other assigned dutiesSupervises LPN/s and paraprofessionals providing home health care or hospice servicesParticipates in care conferences, staff meetings and at least quarterly, in-service programsPlans for the discharge from service or bereavement follow-up after hospice death Qualifications Must have a Compact RN License and/or Registered Nurse licensed in the state(s) of operation, requiredMust possess sound knowledge of nursing principles, procedures, and standards of practice as determined by state and federal regulations, requiredA minimum of one year of licensed professional nursing experience is preferred;Experience in community or home health preferred What does PHR has to offer? Diverse pay system and great earning potentialHoliday, weekend and on-call additional payCell phone and mileage reimbursementAdvanced orientation and annual educational programsFriendly, family oriented and caring working environmentGreat benefits package which includes health, dental and vision care, PTO, company-paid life insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, and a 401K Plan We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all applicants without regard to gender, marital status, race, religion, age, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran's status, disability, or any other protected characteristics.