Education:
Knowledge of nursing theory and practice acquired through an accredited school of nursing.
Licensure:
* 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
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.
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.
Excellence
I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.
Accountability
I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.
Teamwork
I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.
Ethical Behavior
I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.
Results
I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.
COVID-19 Vaccination
All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or obtain a GBMC approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment at GBMC Healthcare, to include Gilchrist and GBMC Health Partners.
Equal Employment Opportunity
GBMC HealthCare 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.