Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC)
Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse
Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC), Cockeysville, Maryland, United States, 21030
The Hospice Admissions Nurse reports to the Admissions Team Manager. The Hospice Admissions Nurse assesses patients in their place of residence or in hospitals and prepares the patient for entry into the spectrum of services provided by Gilchrist Hospice Care. The Hospice Admissions Nurse serves also as an ambassador for Gilchrist Hospice Care within the service area.Education:Diploma, ADN and/or BSN from an accredited institution.Licensures/Certifications:Current MD nursing license.Experience:Three years of nursing. Home Health or Hospice experience preferred but not required.Skills:
Knowledgeable of universal precautions for infection control and practices safe nursing standards for self-protection.Strong time management skills and the ability to function with a changing daily schedule.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Ability to be patient and family-focused and provide patient/caregiver education.Skill in the use of EMR (Electronic Medical Record).Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Completes initial assessment of patient and family/caregivers to ascertain Hospice eligibility and needs - including physical, emotional, spiritual and mental status.Prepares and implements the initial care plan for patient/family unit with Medical Director approval.Provides direct nursing care to patients in order to maintain the highest level of care.Inform Team Leader of utilization of other team members, outside agencies, and community resources upon initial assessment findings.Document clinical findings to assure initial hospice eligibility and participate in discharge planning when necessary working with relevant patient care, social services, and other departments.Teaches family members or hired caregivers patient care skills, including: pain control, medication (RN titrates medication within prescribed range), injections, draws blood for labs, manages IV's, dressing changes, hygiene, nutrition, checking vital signs in accordance with orders from physician.Ensures that arrangements for equipment necessary in the home setting are made available.Attends to patient and family at the time of patient's death if it occurs at the time of visit.Participates in Admissions department projects and process improvement strategies.Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with all possible Hospice referral sources in the service area. Meet with healthcare administrators representing Gilchrist Hospice Care within the community.Obtain necessary consents in accordance with applicable regulations & reimbursement policies.COVID-19 Vaccination:All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or obtain a GBMC approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment at GBMC Healthcare, to include Gilchrist and GBMC Health Partners.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.
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Knowledgeable of universal precautions for infection control and practices safe nursing standards for self-protection.Strong time management skills and the ability to function with a changing daily schedule.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Ability to be patient and family-focused and provide patient/caregiver education.Skill in the use of EMR (Electronic Medical Record).Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Completes initial assessment of patient and family/caregivers to ascertain Hospice eligibility and needs - including physical, emotional, spiritual and mental status.Prepares and implements the initial care plan for patient/family unit with Medical Director approval.Provides direct nursing care to patients in order to maintain the highest level of care.Inform Team Leader of utilization of other team members, outside agencies, and community resources upon initial assessment findings.Document clinical findings to assure initial hospice eligibility and participate in discharge planning when necessary working with relevant patient care, social services, and other departments.Teaches family members or hired caregivers patient care skills, including: pain control, medication (RN titrates medication within prescribed range), injections, draws blood for labs, manages IV's, dressing changes, hygiene, nutrition, checking vital signs in accordance with orders from physician.Ensures that arrangements for equipment necessary in the home setting are made available.Attends to patient and family at the time of patient's death if it occurs at the time of visit.Participates in Admissions department projects and process improvement strategies.Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with all possible Hospice referral sources in the service area. Meet with healthcare administrators representing Gilchrist Hospice Care within the community.Obtain necessary consents in accordance with applicable regulations & reimbursement policies.COVID-19 Vaccination:All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or obtain a GBMC approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment at GBMC Healthcare, to include Gilchrist and GBMC Health Partners.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.
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