• Status: On-Call/PRN
  • Benefits Eligible: Depends on schedule
  • Type: Company Employee
  • Category: Nursing – Admissions
  • Schedule: On-Call shifts, 2:00pm – 8:00pm
  • Wage Range: On Call:$10/Hr, $300/Visit

Position Summary:

Assesses patients and families who request admission to Montgomery Hospice. Provides a comprehensive assessment of patients to be admitted and initiates the plan of care consistent with standards of practice and functions in other nursing capacities as needed. Must be willing to work in both Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Accurately assesses patients and family needs
  • Develops an effective working relationship with representatives from other agencies who provide services for assigned patients.
  • Identifies and recommends medical equipment and supplies that will assist in maintaining patient’s comfort and caregivers’ ability to provide care.
  • Identifies the need for additional services, including nutritional assessment, physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy and initiates appropriate referrals.
  • Assesses need for and educates caregivers on safety and emergency preparedness, including safe use of medical equipment.
  • Conveys physician’s requests to appropriate staff on appropriate forms.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Current state of Maryland Nursing License. CHPN preferred
  • Graduation from an accredited nursing program. B.S.N preferred
  • Two years of recent medical-surgical experience, preferably with oncology/multi-system failure.
  • Previous hospice or home experience strongly preferred.

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.