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About the Role
This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans, utilizing the ANA Standards and the Nursing Process. The position requires technical competence in nursing procedures, skillful use of equipment and technology, and oversight of safe medication practices. The role also involves educating patients and families, acting as a patient advocate, triaging phone calls, and delegating assignments to team members. The Inpatient Unit RN specifically provides medical care in an inpatient setting, managing patient assessments, medications, and care plans, and coordinating discharge planning.
Responsibilities
- Develops, implements, and evaluates a plan of patient care utilizing ANA Standards and the Nursing Process.
- Utilizes equipment and technology skillfully and is technically competent in nursing procedures.
- Oversees and/or participates in safe medication handling and practices.
- Educates patients and families on self-care, end-of-life issues, hospice services, patient liability, and ensures consent and payer forms are completed.
- Acts as a patient advocate, providing support, information, and direct care.
- Triage phone calls to identify patient/family needs and notifies Admission Services of referrals.
- Oversees and delegates assignments of CMTs, LPNs, Hospice Aides, students, and volunteers on shift.
- Participates in weekend, holiday, on-call, and/or evening/night rotations.
- Maintains appropriate licenses and adheres to continuing education obligations.
- Covers different areas of hospice care to meet organizational needs.
- Provides medical care to hospice patients in an inpatient setting.
- Completes assessments, administers medications, and manages the plan of care for patients during their shift.
- Coordinates discharge planning with family and medical providers.
Requirements
- Licensed and currently registered to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland, Delaware, or other compact state.
- Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA, OSHA, and other federal, state, and local laws.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds with or without the use of assistive devices.
- Understand and comply with Coastal Hospice’s mission, values, vision, policies, and Employee Handbook.
Skills
- Nursing Process
- Medication handling
- Patient education
- Patient advocacy
- Triage
- Delegation
- Assessment
- Discharge planning
Location
- Stansell House - Ocean Pines, MD
Work Type
- Day Shift
- Weekend Rotation
- Holiday Rotation
- On-Call Rotation
- Evening/Night Rotation
Education Level
- BSN from an accredited college preferred
- CHPN certification expected within two (2) years of employment
Salary/Compensations
- $34.00 - $42.00 Hourly
About the Company
- Coastal Hospice