• Status: Per Diem/Exempt
  • Work Type: On-site
  • Benefits Eligible: No
  • Type: Company Employee
  • Category: Clinical
  • Work Location: Casey House
  • Schedule: 11am-11pm, weekdays and weekends; 7pm-7am weekdays and weekends
  • Wage Range: $45/Hr

Position Summary:

Responsible for providing skilled nursing care to terminally ill patients at Casey House. Responsibilities include assessing the needs of the patient and providing and documenting patient care in a caring and compassionate manner. To provide evidenced based nursing care to provide symptom management and emotional support in an inpatient setting. Exhibits expert end-of-life care and provides supervision to Hospice Aides.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provides nursing care for hospice patients admitted to Casey House.
  • Implements nursing plans of care for assigned patients.
  • Completes all documentation within agency guidelines and in accordance with agency standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Graduation from an accredited nursing program. B.S.N preferred.
  • Current State of Maryland Nursing License. CHPN preferred.
  • One year of recent clinical nursing experience in medical-surgical, oncology or critical care environment.
  • Previous hospice experience preferred. Excellent physical assessment, pain assessment and IV skills.
  • Requires strong critical thinking skills and EMR experience.
  • Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with patients and families under stress.

EEO Statement:

Montgomery & Prince George’s Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and always employs qualified individuals based on job-related qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, and protected veteran or disability status.