Hospice Nurse

Identifies patient/family care needs and provides nursing and supportive care for the terminally ill patient and their families. Join the Gilchrist Center Baltimore Hospice Nursing Team!

Are you a compassionate nurse looking to make a meaningful difference while earning competitive compensation? Gilchrist Center Baltimore is seeking talented Hospice Nurses for both day and night shift teams.

Why Join Gilchrist?

Competitive pay
Shift differential for eligible shifts
Free on-site parking
Supportive, mission-driven team
Day and night shift opportunities
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 of 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 Maryland registered nursing license.

Physical Requirements

• Job entails some standing, sitting, stooping, bending, and walking. Ability to stand and walk almost constantly, up to 90% of work time, and lifting and positioning patients up to 50% of work time.

• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail, often in stressful situations.

Working Conditions

• Normal patient care environment with possible exposure to excessive noise, dust, and temperature variations.

• Exposed to adverse working conditions due to performance of patient care activities and exposure to communicable diseases.

Conditions of Employment

Maintain current nursing license.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides quality nursing care to patients with life-limiting illness to maintain the 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 facilitate the patient living fully until death.

• Teaches patient/family infection control protocols.

• Documents on appropriate charts and forms in an accurate and timely manner to provide a written record of the inpatient course.

• Participates in the 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 the environment.

• Accurately completes daily acuity assessments for assigned patients.

• Attends to patients and families at the time of patient 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.