- 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.