Registered Nurse RN Hospice
Company: Professional Healthcare Resources
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Professional Healthcare Resources, a leader in Home Health,
Hospice and Personal Care services in the Washington, DC and
Baltimore, Maryland area, seeks a passionate and enthusiastic
Hospice Registered Nurse to join our leadership team in BALTIMORE,
MD. This is a salary based full-time job. We are looking for
someone who is ready to take this golden opportunity to enhance the
quality of life for another human being, the one who enjoys the
reward of knowing that you made a difference when life matters the
most, and can share this experience with the team. POSITION
SUMMARY: A clinical professional responsible for insuring quality
total patient care through assessment, planning, interventions, and
evaluation of patient needs through nursing care plans for each
assigned patient. Under the direction of the physician, will
address patient and family needs; use evidence-based practice;
directs Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants,
and Home Health Aides in quality patient care; provides appropriate
patient/family/caregiver teaching; promotes quality service in
accordance with established agency policies and procedures; insures
compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines for all
services; meets budgeted productivity standards; assures the
quality and growth of the agency and; participates in the education
of facility and community healthcare systems Performs initial and
ongoing comprehensive assessments Acts as case manager by
coordinating all patient/family services and prioritizing the
patients needs with the members of the interdisciplinary team
Applies specific criteria for admission and re-certification to
hospice care, as applicable, to establish appropriate levels of
care and patient's eligibility Initiates appropriate palliative
interventions/symptom management and monitors effectiveness;
provides referrals to other services and disciplines as needed
Accurately and completes all clinical documentation per agency
policy Performs accurate medication review and provides education
as needed Identifies and communicates changes in the patient's
condition; informs the physician and obtains new orders as needed
Coordinates the discharge from service if appropriate or
bereavement follow-up after hospice death The successful candidate
must have a Minimum 1-2 years of Registered nursing experience
preferred, with the skills below: Compassion: Hospice nurses help
people at the end of their lives. They need to be sympathetic to a
patient's needs, and be able to deal with people in various states
of pain, trauma and tragedy. Attention to Detail: Hospice nurses
can help doctors administer medications, monitor vital signs and
subtle changes in a patient's health. Attention to detail is
crucial. Organizational Skills: Hospice nurses will face patients
with differing needs, stages of health and risks. Being organized
and knowing how to prioritize will be helpful. IN OUR COMPANY YOU
WILL FIND: Diverse pay system and great earning potential Holiday,
weekend and on-call additional pay Cell phone and mileage
reimbursement Advanced orientation and annual educational programs
Friendly, family oriented and caring working environment Great
benefits package which includes health, dental and vision care,
PTO, company-paid life insurance and a 401K Plan.
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