Registered Nurse, Float Pool, Hospice

GBMC HealthCare

Part-time hospice Registered Nurse providing direct patient care across Hagerstown, Maryland, and Franklin, Pennsylvania. Developing care plans, administering treatments, coordinating teams, and educating families for GBMC HealthCare.

Posted 8/18/2026part-timeFranklin • Maryland, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $35 - $61 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in patient care, including the development and implementation of nursing plans, medication administration, and emergency procedures. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for educating patients and collaborating with healthcare teams.

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Registered Nurse LicensePatient Care ManagementNursing Plan DevelopmentClinical Experience in Long-Term CareMedication Administration

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentIV TherapyEmergency ProceduresClinical Nursing SkillsPatient TeachingDocumentation of Care PlansDelegation of DutiesReassessment of PatientsCoordination of CareDischarge Planning

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationDecision-MakingTactfulnessStress ManagementAttention to Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate Degree in NursingBachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN Preferred)Current Registration with Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses

Industry Keywords

Long-Term CareHospicePalliative CareHome CarePatient Education

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct patient care to assigned patients under general supervision
Compile patient databases and formulate nursing diagnoses using physical assessment and interviewing techniques
Anticipate the need for intervention by other disciplines and determine patient-care priorities
Reassess patients based on changes in condition or response to treatment
Initiate and update written nursing plans of care using scientific and psychosocial principles
Coordinate patients, families, significant others, and healthcare team members in care planning
Perform clinical nursing skills independently
Administer medications, IV therapy, and treatments accurately
Initiate emergency procedures when necessary
Delegate and coordinate duties of LPN and Hospice Aide staff
Document and verbally communicate patient status and care plans to healthcare professionals
Communicate therapeutically with patients, families, and visitors
Educate patients and families using teaching/learning principles
Manage daily patient assignments and set priorities
Monitor nursing care delivered by ancillary personnel
Coordinate patient activities with other disciplines
Develop, document, and implement patient teaching and discharge planning records
Participate in patient, family, staff, and student education programs
Identify patient-care problems and resolve or refer them to appropriate resources

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate degree from an accredited School of Nursing required
Bachelor’s degree required within 3 years of start date; BSN preferred
Minimum of 2 years of relevant clinical experience, preferably in long-term care, hospice, palliative, or home care
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public
Interpersonal oral and written communication skills for educating and comforting patients and families, maintaining hospital contacts, and documenting records
Proficiency in developing nursing plans of care, implementing nursing care, and evaluating outcomes
Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a registered nurse
Ability to stand and walk almost constantly, up to 90% of work time
Ability to lift and position patients, up to 50% of work time
Ability to concentrate, pay close attention to detail, and work in stressful situations
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday
Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress
Ability to see and hear adequately, with prosthetics if needed
Ability to function independently with flexibility and personal integrity
Ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies
Must meet the facility’s general health requirements, including medical and physical examinations
Ability to work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and sometimes hostile people
Ability to work in conditions involving possible exposure to noise, dust, temperature variation, adverse conditions, and communicable diseases

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Generous paid time off
Free parking
Monthly MTA bus pass subsidy—85% paid by GBMC, if applicable
Company-subsidized onsite fitness and wellness center, if applicable
Pre-paid tuition for professional development, additional certifications, and degree programs
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
401(a) and 403(b) retirement savings plans