Hospice RN

Summary

Stella Maris is proud to provide central Maryland with compassionate, hospice home care for adults. We specialize in hospice services that enable the patient to adapt and manage his or her medical situation in the comfort of their home. Stella Maris offers home hospice services to residents of Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and Harford County.

We are growing our team and looking for a Flex/PRN Hospice RN. If you are interested to learn more apply today!

Shift: Day's, Nights, and Weekends available.

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. 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.

• Participates in assessment of patients and assists in the coordination, implementation and evaluation of care for patients and their families.

• Administers medications in accordance with policies and procedures and in compliance with federal and State regulations. Follows the 7 Rights of Medication administration.

• Provides emotional support and informal counseling to patients and families within the hospice philosophy.

• Provides education to patients and families on hospice philosophy, dying process, medications, treatment plans and documents conversation in EMR.

• Accurately completes the process for admissions, discharges and deaths.

• Provides direct supervision to nursing assistants, and volunteers.

• Demonstrates compentency in the use of IV -Central & Peripheral lines, sub - cutaneous therapies, IM injections, PICCs, PORTS and PCA pumps. Demonstrates competency in ostomy, drains, catheters and wound care. Demonstrates competency in trach care. Competent in the ability to assess, implement and evaluate respiratory issues. Demonstrates competency with G-Tubes and NG Tubes.

• Responsible for accurate documentation of medical records according to established guidelines

Requirements

• RN licensure in the State of Maryland

• Current Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification

• Prior experience in hospice required

• Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) a plus