GBMC HealthCare·Towson, Maryland
The nurse identifies patient and family care needs, providing nursing and supportive care for terminally ill patients by initiating and maintaining the nursing process in conjunction with the primary physician. Responsibilities also include participating in the interdisciplinary team, consulting with physicians, evaluating care plans, and providing patient/family education.
Identifies patient/family care needs and provides nursing and supportive care for the terminally ill patient and their families.
ADN and/or BSN from an accredited institution.
Two years of nursing experience, or equivalent combination or education and experience.
• Maintain current nursing license
Physical Requirements
Job entails some standing, sitting, stooping, bending, walking. Ability to stand and walk almost constantly up to ninety 90% of work time and lifting and positioning patients up to fifty 50% of work time.
Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail and often in stressful situations.
Working Conditions
Normal patient care environment with possible exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature.
Exposed to adverse working conditions due to performance of patient care activities and exposure to communicable diseases
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Provides quality nursing care to patients with life-limiting illness to maintain highest level of care for the patient in conjunction with the primary physician by initiating and maintaining the nursing process.
Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement a patient directed individualized plan of care. Consults with attending physician when necessary.
Evaluates patient/family response to intervention and modifies care plan appropriately. Provides patient and family education to achieve skills necessary to maintain quality care, promote patient/family independence and to facilitate the patient living fully until death. Teach patient/family infection control protocols.
Documents on appropriate chart and forms in an accurate and timely manner to provide a written record of inpatient course.
Participates in Quality Improvement Program to maintain or improve the quality of patient care.
Provides direction and supervision to Patient Care Partners, Unit Receptionists and volunteers to maintain environment.
Accurately completes daily acuity assessment for assigned patient.
Attends to patient and family at the time of patient’s death.
$32.18 - $49.46
Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.
GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Candidates must have an ADN and/or BSN from an accredited institution and two years of nursing experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required licensure includes a current Maryland registered nursing license, along with knowledge of universal precautions and strong time management and interpersonal skills.
Market context
In Maryland, nursing openings that require an RN and outpatient care experience are typically competitive because employers often want candidates who can step into ambulatory workflows with limited onboarding. Strong applicants usually show familiarity with patient education, care coordination, and fast-paced clinic settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, then compare your outpatient experience to the core duties before applying.
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