Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse

GBMC HealthCare

. Assess patients in their place of residence or in hospitals and prepare patients for entry into Gilchrist Hospice Care services .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeFranklin • Maryland • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $66,942 - $102,872 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient assessment, care planning, and direct nursing care within hospice settings, while effectively educating patients and families on care skills. Maintains strong relationships with healthcare administrators and referral sources, ensuring compliance with regulations and high-quality patient care.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Current MD Nursing LicenseThree Years Of Nursing ExperiencePatient Assessment And Care PlanningEMR (Electronic Medical Record) ProficiencyPatient And Caregiver Education

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentCare PlanningDirect Nursing CarePain Control ManagementMedication AdministrationIV ManagementDressing ChangesVital-Sign ChecksInfection Control StandardsDischarge Planning

Soft Skills

Time ManagementInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsPatient And Family FocusTeamwork

Certifications & Qualifications

Diploma, ADN And/Or BSN From An Accredited Institution

Industry Keywords

Hospice CarePatient EligibilityCaregiver EducationCommunity ResourcesHealthcare AdministrationRegulatory Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess patients in their place of residence or in hospitals and prepare patients for entry into Gilchrist Hospice Care services
Serve as an ambassador for Gilchrist Hospice Care within the service area
Complete initial assessments of patients and families/caregivers to determine hospice eligibility and needs
Prepare and implement initial care plans with Medical Director approval
Provide direct nursing care to maintain the highest level of care
Inform the Team Leader about utilization of team members, outside agencies, and community resources
Document clinical findings to support hospice eligibility and participate in discharge planning
Teach family members, caregivers, and patients care skills including pain control, medication, injections, blood draws, IV management, dressing changes, hygiene, nutrition, and vital-sign checks
Arrange necessary home equipment
Attend to patients and families at the time of death when occurring during a visit
Participate in Admissions department projects and process improvement strategies
Establish and maintain relationships with hospice referral sources and meet with healthcare administrators in the community
Obtain necessary consents according to applicable regulations and reimbursement policies
Demonstrate GBMC Values: Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork, Ethical Behavior, and Results

Requirements

What you’ll need

Diploma, ADN and/or BSN from an accredited institution
Current MD nursing license
Three years of nursing experience
Knowledge of universal precautions for infection control and safe nursing standards for self-protection
Strong time management skills and ability to function with a changing daily schedule
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to be patient and family focused and provide patient/caregiver education
Skill in using EMR (Electronic Medical Record)