Inpatient Hospice Geriatric Nursing Assistant
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Stella Maris
MD
Summary
Provides nursing care and assistance with daily living activities for hospice patients under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Maintains accurate patient records and ensures a safe, comfortable environment for residents.
Job Description
Summary
Stella Maris continues to be a leader in providing compassionate inpatient hospice, offering comprehensive services including clinical expertise, counseling services, and spiritual support for patients and their families.
The Stella Maris inpatient hospice unit is located in Lutherville-Timonium, which is convenient to Baltimore City, Baltimore County and Harford County. We are currently recruiting for a Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) to join this dedicated team. If you are interested to learn more, apply today!
Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA)- Inpatient Hospice
Part-time 48hrs bi-weekly
12hr Shifts; 7a-730p
Check out some of our benefits offered:
• Paid time off (PTO) & company paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• 403(B) retirement plan with generous company match and “Catch Up” provision
• Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits
• Discounts on auto & home insurance and Verizon plans
• Pet Wellness coverage, legal assistance and identity protection
• Mental Health resources and other employee related wellness opportunities through our Employee Assistance Program
• Perks at Work - savings on favorite brands, travel, tickets, dining and more!
Responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY:
Under supervision of a licensed nurse, provides nursing care according to hospice philosophy, policies and procedures. Responsible for meeting hospice patients’ daily needs and responding to call lights; assumes care of patients’ clothing, personal property and environment; makes careful and efficient use of supplies, linen, and equipment.
DUTIES:
Provides quality nursing care in accordance with established routines and procedures to ensure residents’ comfort and safety
• Provide compassionate care to patients transitioning to end of life
• Takes and records residents’ vital signs, weight, intake and output, and other measurements accurately and on time
• Provides assistance with all ADL’s for assigned residents
• Maintains documentation on residents/patients’ charts according to facility protocol
• Promptly answers residents’ call lights
• Demonstrates knowledge of infection control and consistently practice standard precautions
• Regularly assumes responsibility for resident’s clothing and personal property by securing items in accordance with established routines.
Requirements
• GNA license in Maryland
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must possess good nursing skills, patience, understanding, and a positive, caring attitude.
Min
USD $17.99/Hr.
Max
USD $27.20/Hr.
Salary Information
Compensation decisions are made in alignment with internal equity, role scope, and market data to ensure fair and consistent pay practices. Most new hires are typically placed within the lower to mid-portion of the range; offers above that level are reserved for candidates with advanced or highly specialized qualifications.
Stella Maris is a nonprofit, long-term care facility, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy as an affiliate of Mercy Health Services. For more than 60 years, Stella Maris has offered a comprehensive range of health and residential services for the care of the elderly from retirement through the end of life. Since 1983, we have provided both inpatient and home hospice care, having established one of the first hospice care programs in Maryland. Our other services include long-term and dementia care, home health and personal care, counseling and bereavement services, medical care, rehabilitation, pastoral care, and a senior day center.
Founded
1953
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Lutherville Timonium, MD