Mercy Medical Center - Baltimore, MD Timonium , MD 20733
Posted 5 days ago
Summary
Stella Maris is proud to provide central Maryland with compassionate, skilled home hospice care for adults. We specialize in home health care services that enable the patient to adapt and manage his or her medical situation in the comfort of their home. Stella Maris offers home health services to residents of Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and Harford County.
Stella Maris is looking for Home Hospice RN Case Managers to join their growing Home Hospice team. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside dedicated clinicians to meet the needs of clients in the community we serve.
RN Case Manager
Home Hospice Nurse-Registered Nurse
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
The essential function of this position is to provide hospice nursing and palliative care to terminally ill patients in their home. The hospice nurse will ensure the highest level of care is provided to our patients as they transition to end-of- life care. Professionalism and compassion are essential to success in this role.
Assess and admit patients to home hospice programs.
Develop plan of care in collaboration with patients, families, physicians and members of the care team
Provide new patients with information on home care hospice services and provide initial patient education
Maintain proper documentation in the patient health record to maintain regulatory compliance
Provide both physical and emotional support to patients by honoring the patient and family with compassion and care at this pivotal time.
Requirements
RN or LPN licensure in the State of Maryland
Current Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
Prior experience in hospice or home health strongly required
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) a plus
Commitment to Stella Maris Hospice's philosophy of care, values, mission statement and organizational culture
Willingness to serve on-call
Mercy Medical Center - Baltimore, MD