Job Summary

Works in conjunction with the Frederick Health Palliative Care Medical Team and Case Management team.

Provides skilled professional triage of clinical situations, concerns, or questions. Provides skilled professional nursing care to the patient as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with regulations as established by the State Board of Nursing and department policies. The RN participates in the interdisciplinary care team for the patient and family to assure continuity of care. As part of the overall Pain and Supportive Care team performs clinical support duties. Services may be provided to neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric populations.

This position supports the Frederick Health mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the Frederick Health Compliance Program, including following all regulatory requirements and the Frederick Health Standards of Behavior.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrates clinical competency in area of practice. Understands Hospice philosophy, principles of death and dying. Knowledgeable about Hospice eligibility requirements.
•  Has excellent observation, assessment, organizational and communication skills, and good nursing judgment.  Ability to provide good written documentation in a timely manner.
• Self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision.
• Flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligation and has ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients and families.  Interacts in a calm, courteous and professional manner.

Minimum Education, Training, and Experience Required:

•     Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.  Associate Degree considered with a BSN commitment.  

·Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland or Compact State.

·Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

·At least 2 years general nursing experience is required with current medical, surgical, critical care.  Experience providing pain management, Hospice and IV skills preferred.