- Status: PartTime or PRN
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Type: Company Employee
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Category: Nursing
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Benefits Eligible: Depends on schedule
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PartTime: every other Saturday and Sunday (7pm7am)
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PRN: Night Shifts (7pm7am)
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.
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Graduation from an accredited nursing program. B.S.N preferred.
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Current State of Maryland Nursing License. CHPN preferred.
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One year of recent clinical nursing experience in medicalsurgical, oncology or critical care environment. Previous hospice experience preferred.
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Excellent physical assessment, pain assessment and IV skills.
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Requires strong critical thinking skills and EMR experience.
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Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with patients and families under stress.
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Provides nursing care for hospice patients admitted to Casey House.
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Implements nursing plans of care for assigned patients.
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Completes all documentation within agency guidelines and in accordance with agency standards.
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/
