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Luminis Health Gilchrist Lifecare Institute - Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse

Luminis Health • Full-time • Lanham-Seabrook, MD, US • 2w ago

Hospice Admissions Nurse – Sign on Bonus $3000

Education

Diploma, ADN and/or BSN from an accredited institution

Licensures/Certifications

Current MD nursing license.

Experience

Three years of nursing. Home Health or Hospice experience preferred but not required.

Skills

Knowledgeable of universal precautions for infection control and practices safe nursing standards for self protection
Strong time management skills and the ability to function with a changing daily schedule.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to be patient and family focused and provide patient/caregiver education
Skill in the use of EMR (Electronic Medical Record)

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

Completes initial assessment of patient and family/caregivers to ascertain Hospice eligibility and needs - including physical, emotional, spiritual and mental status.
Prepares and implements the initial care plan for patient/family unit with Medical Director approval.
Provides direct nursing care to patients in order to maintain highest level of care.
Inform Team Leader of utilization of other team members, outside agencies, and community resources upon initial assessment findings.
Document clinical findings to assure initial hospice eligibility and participate in discharge planning when necessary working with relevant patient care, social services, and other departments.
Teaches family members or hired caregivers, patient care skills, including: pain control, medication (RN titrates medication within prescribed range), injections, draws blood for labs, manages IV's, dressing changes, hygiene, nutrition, checking vital signs in accordance with orders from physician
Ensures that arrangements for equipment necessary in the home setting are made available.
Attends to patient and family at time of patient’s death if it occurs at the time of visit.
Participates in Admissions department projects and process improvement strategies.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with all possible Hospice referral sources in the service area. Meet with healthcare administrators representing LHGLI within the community.
Obtain necessary consents in accordance with applicable regulations & reimbursement policies.

All Roles Must Demonstrate Values

Respect

I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy
Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities

Excellence

I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.

Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
Actively pursues learning and self-development
Pays attention to detail; follows through

Accountability

I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.

Sets a positive, professional example for others
Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them
Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
Reports to work regularly and on time

Teamwork

I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.

Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team
Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way
Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions
Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others

Ethical Behavior

I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.

Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers

Results

I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.

Embraces change and improvement in the work environment
Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services
Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles
Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently

Luminis Health and Gilchrist is providing hospital-based palliative services at Anne Arundel Medical Center and now Doctors Community Medical Center. The joint venture formed Luminis Health Gilchrist Lifecare Institute takes partnership to the next level with hospice, as well as at-home and facility-based geriatric services — providing an integrative continuum of care for the elderly across multiple settings. 

This joint venture is part of Luminis Health’s Vision 2030 strategic plan and mission to enhance the health of the people and communities they serve. We are excited about this alignment to extend care beyond the hospital walls into the communities and homes of our most vulnerable.

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