Hospice Nurse

Identifies patient/family care needs and provides nursing and supportive care for the terminally ill patient and their families.

ADN and/or BSN from an accredited institution.

Two years of nursing experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Knowledgeable of universal precautions for infection control and employs safe practices for self protection
• Strong time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to be patient and family focused
• Skill in the use of EMR (Electronic Medical Record) and/or ability to learn

• Current MD registered nursing license.

• Job entails some standing, sitting, stooping, bending, walking. Ability to stand and walk almost constantly up to ninety percent of work time and lifting and positioning patients up to fifty percent of work time.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail and often in stressful situations.

• Normal patient care environment with possible exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature.
• Exposed to adverse working conditions due to performance of patient care activities and exposure to communicable diseases.

• Maintain current nursing license.

• Provides quality nursing care to patients with life-limiting illness to maintain highest level of care for the patient in conjunction with the primary physician by initiating and maintaining the nursing process.
• Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement a patient directed individualized plan of care. Consults with attending physician when necessary.
• Evaluates patient/family response to intervention and modifies care plan appropriately. Provides patient and family education to achieve skills necessary to maintain quality care, promote patient/family independence and to facilitate the patient living fully until death. Teach patient/family infection control protocols.
• Documents on appropriate chart and forms in an accurate and timely manner to provide a written record of inpatient course.
• Participates in Quality Improvement Program to maintain or improve the quality of patient care.
• Provides direction and supervision to Patient Care Partners, Unit Receptionists and volunteers to maintain environment.
• Accurately completes daily acuity assessment for assigned patient.
• Attends to patient and family at the time of patient’s death.

• Respect – I will treat everyone with courtesy, foster a healing environment, treat others with fairness, kindness, respect for personal dignity and privacy; listen and respond appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities.
• Excellence – I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work; recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others; meet and/or exceed customer expectations; actively pursue learning and self‑development; pay attention to detail; follow through.
• Accountability – I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak; take ownership to solve problems; set a positive, professional example; use required resources; report to work regularly and on time.
• Teamwork – I will be engaged and collaborative; keep people informed; work cooperatively; resolve conflict positively; seek ideas; celebrate contributions.
• Ethical Behavior – I will act with honesty and integrity; protect the patient; demonstrate good judgment; respect cultural, psychosocial, spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers.
• Results – I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals; embrace change; continuously improve; display flexibility; achieve results on time by prioritizing and managing time efficiently.

$31.25 - $48.02 per hour.

Gilchrist Inova and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care