Education
Knowledge of nursing theory and practice acquired through an accredited school of nursing.
Experience
One-year acute care experience preferred
Skills
· Interpersonal skills, communication (verbal and written) are required in order to instruct and comfort patients and their families and maintain effective contacts with a variety of hospital personnel and maintain appropriate/adequate documentation.
· Ability to perform and plan professional nursing care resolving complex patient care problems and dealing with patients and their families often during stressful situations.
Licensures, Certifications
· Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
· Healthcare Provider (CPR Certification) – not required for Hospice employee.
Physical Requirements
· Ability to stand and walk almost constantly (up to 90% of work time) and occasionally (up to 50% of work time) lifting and positioning patients.
Working Conditions
· Normal patient care environment with exposure to excessive noise, dust, and temperature.
· Possibly exposed to adverse working conditions due to performance of patient care activities and exposure to communicable diseases.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assists in gathering data to assess the physical, psychological, social, spiritual needs of patients.
- Collaborates with the registered nurse and interdisciplinary/team members in planning for the needs of patients upon admission.
- Reviews the care plans and provides input into updating and revising.
- Supports in direct patient care to assigned patients utilizing clinical nursing skills and judgement.
- Provides education and reinforcement of education for patients and family, and documents outcome in the medical record.
- Initiates appropriate emergency measures when patient's condition dictates need.
- Prepares patients for tests and procedures.
- Administers and documents medications according to policy and procedure.
- Can appropriately delegate care to non-licensed personnel and report to the Registered nurse.
- Report to the Registered nurse with a thorough concise report on patient condition changes or evaluation of interventions.
- Perform other duties as assigned
All roles must demonstrate GBMC 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
- Additional Job Description
Additional Job Description
LUMINIS HEALTH GILCHRIST LIFECARE INSTITUTE
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.