Recruiting for Full-time and Part-Time Registered Nurses (RNs)

MISSION STATEMENT “The Mission of George Mark Children’s House is to provide an important addition to the continuum of care for children with life-limiting illnesses, enhancing quality of life for the entire family by offering medical, emotional, spiritual and respite support in a home-like setting that is full of life and activity regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation or national origin.” POSITION SUMMARY Reporting to the Director of Nursing, the Registered Nurse will work collaboratively within the Nursing Department, and will provide direct patient care and assist in coordination of patient care services using the framework of the GMCH Mission and the philosophy of pediatric palliative care. This is an hourly, non-exempt position and may be part-time, full-time or per diem. It may include weekend, holidays, evening and night hours. This position may require some travel. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB Essential Functions: Clinical/Technical 1. At the direction of the patient’s primary care physician, the Medical Director and the Director of Nursing, provide and coordinate quality palliative care to patients/families, including nursing services, medication administration, treatments, diagnostic and preventative procedures 2. In coordination with IDT (Inter-disciplinary Team) develop, implement, evaluate and update plan of care for each patient/family 3. Assess patients and report to the managing physician reactions to treatments and medications, as well as changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition 4. Assess and respond to clinical and psychosocial needs of patients and families 5. Perform nursing procedures such as blood draws, central line dressing changes, mediport access 6. Calculate medications and fluids with 100% accuracy 7. Assess pain and manage symptoms associated with pediatric patients requiring end-of-life care. 8. Coordinate patients’ orders 9. Coordinate patient nursing care with other team members including other nursing staff, psychosocial staff, Pharmacist, Medical Director, attending physicians and various community agencies and resources 10. Supervise LVNs, CNAs, and volunteers 11. Participate in intakes, admissions, transfers and discharges 12. Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication storage procedures and controlled substance regulations 13. Ensure proper operation of DME and other equipment by following manufacturers’ instructions; performs routine maintenance and acts as liaison with equipment providers 14. Maintain current clinical knowledge of pediatric palliative care practices through ongoing education and attendance of in-service training sessions Essential Functions: Patient Interaction 1. Actively participate in the provision of medical, psychosocial and spiritual care for GMCH children-patients and their families 2. Meet with patients and families as needed to anticipate changes in medical, psychosocial and spiritual care needs 3. Teach, supervise and counsel the patient and family regarding pain and symptom management 4. Communicate with patient/family any changes in patient condition or plan of care Essential Functions: Team Communication 1. Document medical interventions and maintain accurate clinical records in the Medical Record System (Netsmart) 2. Attend scheduled Inter-disciplinary Team (IDT) meetings when possible and document discussion and any changes to plan of care in the medical record 3. Maintain communication with patient, family and hospital staff when patient is transferred and/or hospitalized 4. Maintain patient confidence and protects GMCH operations by keeping all patient information confidential and following HIPAA at all times 5. Check GMCH email in order to be apprised of House business and professional tasks and responsibilities Essential Functions: Additional 1. Demonstrate the basic skills and core competencies of a Registered Nurse, including managing multiple, competin