Geriatric Nursing Assistant - Hospice PRN

Summary

Stella Maris continues to be a leader in providing compassionate inpatient hospice, offering comprehensive services including clinical expertise, counseling services, and spiritual support for patients and their families.

The Stella Maris inpatient hospice unit is located in Lutherville-Timonium, which is convenient to Baltimore City, Baltimore County and Harford County. We are currently recruiting for a Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) to join this dedicated team. If you are interested to learn more, apply today!

Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA)-Hospice

Status: Flex/PRN

Check out some of our benefits offered:

• Paid time off (PTO) & company paid holidays

• Tuition reimbursement

• 403(B) retirement plan with generous company match and "Catch Up" provision

• Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits

• Discounts on auto & home insurance and Verizon plans

• Pet Wellness coverage, legal assistance and identity protection

• Mental Health resources and other employee related wellness opportunities through our Employee Assistance Program

• Perks at Work - savings on favorite brands, travel, tickets, dining and more!

Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY:

Under supervision of a licensed nurse, provides nursing care according to hospice philosophy, policies and procedures. Responsible for meeting hospice patients' daily needs and responding to call lights; assumes care of patients' clothing, personal property and environment; makes careful and efficient use of supplies, linen, and equipment.

DUTIES:

• Provides quality nursing care in accordance with established routines and procedures to ensure residents' comfort and safety

• Provide compassionate care to patients transitioning to end of life

• Takes and records residents' vital signs, weight, intake and output, and other measurements accurately and on time

• Provides assistance with all ADL's for assigned residents

• Maintains documentation on residents/patients' charts according to facility protocol

• Promptly answers residents' call lights

• Demonstrates knowledge of infection control and consistently practice standard precautions

• Regularly assumes responsibility for resident's clothing and personal property by securing items in accordance with established routines.

Requirements

• GNA license in Maryland required

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Must possess good nursing skills, patience, understanding, and a positive, and caring attitude.