Benefits Eligible: Depends on Schedule
Type: Company Employee
Category: Nursing
Location: Montgomery & Prince George’s Counties
Shift: Saturday and Sunday, 8:30am-5:00pm (every other weekend)
Responsible for providing patient care services. Makes planned and unplanned visits as assigned. Responsible for implementing plan of care consistent with standards of practice. May assess patients and families who request admission to MONTGOMERY HOSPICE & PRINCE GEORGE'S INC to determine appropriateness for admission to hospice. Primary territory is Prince George's County; as a member of Montgomery and Prince George's Hospice you may be required to cover additional counties as needed.
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Maryland LPN license eligible for day/evening shifts only.
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Graduation from an accredited nursing program. B.S.N preferred.
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Current State of Maryland Nursing License.
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Two years of recent clinical experience, preferably with critical care or previous experience in a hospice or homecare program.
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Requires strong critical thinking skills and EMR experience.
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Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, and ability to communicate effectively with patients and families under stress.
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Provides patient care services, planned and unplanned.
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Ensures implementation of plan of care.
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Completes all documentation using electronic medical records system.
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Coordinates with other disciplines to ensure appropriate services.
EEO Statement: Montgomery and Prince George's County Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions based on job related qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, Maryland, Montgomery County, or Prince George’s County law
Montgomery Hospice and Prince George's Hospice is an independent, nonprofit, community-based organization that serves patients and families at a time in life when they are most vulnerable. We employ RNs, LPNs, certified nursing assistants, social workers, counselors, physicians, chaplains, as well as professional and supportive administrative staff. We are proud to offer high-quality, compassionate care to patients and their families throughout Montgomery County and Prince George's County. As dedicated caregivers helping patients and families, we know that we must also take care of ourselves. Montgomery Hospice and Prince George's Hospice has created a work environment that professionally and emotionally supports the people who take on this heartfelt work. For a list of our employee benefits, go to: https://montgomeryhospice.org/about-us/careers/
