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Hospice Center Registered Nurse - Full-time Days & PRN

Compass Regional Hospice
  • Centreville, Maryland
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    At Compass, we believe that working in this industry is more than just a job—it is a calling. We understand that it is not a path chosen by everyone, but for those who feel drawn to this work, we warmly invite you to explore this and other opportunities available within our organization.
     
    Accepting a position with Compass means stepping into a role that extends far beyond the responsibilities of any single individual. Our team structure is intentionally designed to foster support and collaboration among all members. This approach allows us to dedicate our energies to what truly matters: delivering outstanding care to our patients and their families during one of life's most significant moments.
     
    Hospice Center Registered Nurse
     
    Summary of Responsibilities
     
     
     
    RESPONSIBILITIES & FUNCTIONS:
    • Promote hospice philosophy.
    • Assume shared responsibility for patients who reside in the hospice center and their families to include the assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating phases of the nursing process.
    • Promotes involvement of the patient/family in the plan of care with emphasis placed on pain and symptom management, emotional and spiritual support.
    • Initiate communication with attending physicians, other hospice staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for the patient/family.
    • Maintain regular communication with the attending physician concerning patient/family status.
    • Maintain communication with the Center Manager and Medical Director regarding the general inpatient (GIP) level of care patients.
    • Obtain data on physical, psychological, social and spiritual factors that may influence patient/family health status and incorporate data into the plan of care.
    • Maintain up-to-date patient records so that problems, plans, actions, and goals are accurately and clearly stated, and changes are reflected as they occur.
    • Seek input from other team members regarding the patient plan of care to obtain additional knowledge and support.
    • Accept responsibility for coordinating physical care of the patient by teaching primary caregivers, volunteers, and employed caregivers or by providing direct care as appropriate.
    • Meet regularly with hospice clinical staff to review problems or unique issues, share professional support, and exchange feedback aimed toward enhancing professional growth.
    • Supervise and update the health aide plan of care.
    • Inform the Center Manager of unusual or potentially problematic patient/family issues.
    • May need to respond to patients/families of other hospice nurses during on-call times, or as requested by the Center Manager to meet patient/family needs during the absence of another hospice nurse.
    • Provide appropriate support at time of death and period of bereavement.
    • Take responsibility and accountability for own nursing practice, continuing education, and professional development.
     
    Minimum Qualifications
    • Registered Nurse from an accredited college or university.
    • Possession of a current license to practice as a registered professional nurse in the State of Maryland.
    • 2-3 years of varied work experience as a professional nurse, hospice experience preferred.
    • 1-2 years’ experience working in an acute care setting.
    • Skilled in nursing practice, able to cope with family emotional stress and accepting of individual lifestyles.
    • Dependent on work experience/training, the hospice nurse may be designated to perform assessments for pediatrics, obstetrics, psychiatrics, etc.
     
    Work Scheduling
    • 12-hour shifts per week,  8a - 8p and/or 8p – 8a to provide patient care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at the hospice center.
    FLSA Status
    This position is classified as non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act. 
     
    Benet oerings
    Compass strives to provide employees with the most competitive benefits package in the industry.  Our employees are our greatest resource, and we take pride in being able to offer comprehensive and affordable benefits to our employees and their families.
     
    Full-time employees working at least 30 hours per week are eligible for the following coverage, beginning the first of the month following 30 days from the date of hire.
     
    Medical Insurance (CareFirst) - Compass pays 85% of employee’s coverage, 50% spouse & dependent coverage
    Dental and Vision Insurance (CareFirst)
    Life/AD&D Insurance
    Voluntary Short-Term Disability
    Voluntary Long-Term Disability
    Accident Insurance
    Will Prep Services
    Employee Assistance Program
    Health Savings Account (HSA)
    5 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) beginning the first year (Available to FT staff (32+ hrs/week)
    401k with Compass fully matching up to 3%, then matching .5% with employee contribution of 4% (match=3.5%), or 5% (total match = 4%) (Available to FT & PT staff)
    Discounted gym membership (YMCA) (Available to FT & PT staff)

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationCentreville, Maryland
    Websitehttps://www.compassregionalhospice.org/join-our-team/

    Skills

    • Acute Careunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Employee Benefitsunmatched
    • Hospice Careunmatched
    • Insuranceunmatched
    • Medical Recordsunmatched
    • Nursingunmatched
    • Obstetrics and Gynecologyunmatched
    • On Callunmatched
    • Pain Managementunmatched
    • Patient Careunmatched
    • Pediatricsunmatched
    • Philosophyunmatched
    • Psychologyunmatched
    • Quality of Careunmatched
    • Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched
    • Treatment Planunmatched

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