Hospice Nurse Weekender - PRN

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.

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

Licenses, Certifications

Current MD nursing license.

Education

• Diploma, ADN and/or BSN from an accredited institution.
• Two years of nursing experience, or equivalent combination or education and experience.

Benefits

The Hospice RN Weekender is eligible for full time benefits.

Pay

Pay Range $66,942.34 - $102,872.41

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.

GBMC Values

• Respect: Treats everyone with courtesy. Fosters 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: Strives for superior performance in every aspect of work. Recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of others. Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations. Actively pursues learning and self-development. Pays attention to detail; follows through.
• Accountability: Acts professionally in the way one acts, looks, and speaks. Takes 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: Is engaged and collaborative. Keeps 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: Acts with honesty and integrity. Protects the patient. Demonstrates honesty, integrity, and good judgment. Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers.
• Results: Sets goals and measures outcomes that support organizational goals. Gives and accepts 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 managing time efficiently.