Job Description

JOB SUMMARY: Under general supervisor, this role utilizes the nursing process to deliver care to adult to geriatric population as defined in the unit-specific structural standards of the assigned area. Work in a residential hospice facility as an UCH employee dedicated to providing compassionate end of life care in Forest Hill, Maryland.


Company Description
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) offers the residents of northeastern Maryland an unparalleled combination of clinical expertise, leading-edge technology, and an exceptional patient experience.
A community-based, integrated, non-profit health system, our vision is to become the preferred, integrated health system creating the healthiest community in Maryland. We are dedicated to maintaining and improving the health of the people in our community through an integrated health delivery system that provides high quality care to all. Our commitment to service excellence is evident through a broad range of health care services, technologies and facilities. We work collaboratively with our community and other health organizations to serve as a resource for health promotion and education.
Today, UM UCH is the leading health care system and second largest private employer in Harford County. Our 3,500 team members and over 650 medical staff physicians serve residents of Harford County, eastern Baltimore County, and western Cecil County.

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health owns and operates:
University of Maryland Harford Memorial Hospital (UM HMH), Havre de Grace, MD
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center (UM UCMC), Bel Air, MD
The Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation, Bel Air, MD
The Patricia D. and M. Scot Kaufman Cancer Center, Bel Air, MD
The Senator Bob Hooper House, Forest Hill, MD


Qualifications

Education & Training:Graduate of an accredited LPN school of nursing. Currently licensed as LPN in the State of Maryland. Certification in BCLS required.



Work Orientation & Experience
: Previous experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse preferred.



Skills & Abilities: Ability to: a) read, write and comprehend medical terminology; b) effectively convey verbal and written information and medical terminology; c) perform mathematical calculations correctly; d) organize and manage time effectively setting appropriate priorities to make independent decisions consistent with current policies, procedures and nursing standards; e) respond to emergency situations appropriately; f) adapt hours of availability to variable and changing needs of the hospice residence, including all shifts; g)effectively function as a member of a collaborative team; h) ability to assume role of Charge Nurse and demonstrate professional leadership; i)comply with OSHA standards; and J) understands and respects importance of patient privacy and confidentiality; k) develops and promotes a constructive/positive atmosphere within the work area by demonstrating the ability to maintain cooperation with and assist fellow health team member, physicians, intra and inter-departments, hospital, hospice providers and nursing administration.


Additional Information
Work in a residential hospice facility as an UCH employee dedicated to providing compassionate end of life care in Forest Hill, Maryland.