PRN/Per Diem

Schedule: Monday – Wednesday 4p – 12a

Job Responsibilities & Functions:

• Provides a consistent high-quality hospice experience for every patient and family served by:

a. Triaging phone calls to identify patient and family needs

b. Monitoring and coordinating with extended services staff to complete home and hospital visits as appropriate

• Utilizes the nursing process and coordinates with other IDT members to provide for the physical, spiritual, psychosocial, financial, and bereavement needs of the patient and family.
• Practices safe medication management according to professional standards which requires successful completion of medication mathematic skills competencies.
• Proactively communicates with appropriate Manager/On-Call/designee to ensure patient needs are met in a timely manner
• Coordinates with consultant pharmacist and attending physician to optimize symptom management.
• Maintains continuity and consistency of care by:

a. Recording all pertinent information in a concise, effective manner according to organizational standards.

b. Completing documentation in the patient’s electronic medical record by the end of the assigned shift.

c. Providing hand-off communication according to established policy and procedure.

• Promotes consistent, high-quality patient care and team operations by

a. Functioning within Coastal Hospice care model in meeting team goals

b. Supervising and delegating to LPNs, hospice aides, and volunteers on the same assigned workday.

c. Maintaining effective relationships with contracted facilities and supporting joint collaboration.

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• Must be Fully Vaccinated for COVID-19
• Current license to practice in Maryland as a Registered Nurse
• Current CPR certification for Healthcare Provider (BLS )
• The ability to lift, push, pull or move patients, equipment, supplies, etc. in excess of 50 pounds with or without the use of adaptive/assistive devices.
• Access to a vehicle and a valid driver’s license with a good driving record

BENEFITS:

• Rewarding Work Experience
• A Chance to make a difference in our patients and their families lives
• Competitive Wages
• 403(b) with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program

~For Questions about this position, please contact Paula Thomas at 410-742-8732 Extension 123.

~Coastal Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.