Summary Stella Maris Hospice and Skilled Homecare is proud to provide central Maryland with compassionate, home health care for adults. We specialize in home health care services (skilled and hospice) that enable the patient to adapt and manage his or her medical situation in the comfort of their home. Stella Maris offers home health services to residents of Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and Harford County. RN-After Hours & Triage (Nights) Mon/Wed/Fri 4:00pm-8:00am We are growing our team of After Hours RN in all the areas that we serve. If you are interested to learn more apply today! Responsibilities Obtains report at beginning of shift and leaves updates at end of each shift. Responds to beeper in a timely manner during shift. Triages calls and makes scheduled and emergent visits to patients in hospice or home care program as appropriate. Uses the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, implementation and evaluation to provide physical, psycho-social and spiritual care to patients and their families. Intervenes with patients and families in crisis situations and acts as patient advocate. Performs clinical nursing tasks, to include phlebotomy, subcutaneous devices, medication administration and any other nursing care required by the patient at the time of the visit Develops plan of care for patient under the order of a physician; maintains ongoing communication as necessary to revise the plan of care to assure quality hospice/home care Returns calls within 15 minutes and visits patients as necessary. Completes daily on-call log, recording all calls made and received. Instructs caregivers in providing care to patients and evaluates the care they provide. This includes, but is not limited to, pain control procedures, medications, use of equipment and psycho-social support. Orders equipment, supplies and medications as needed by the patient under the order of physician and assures removal of same after death or discharge. Documents all visits, phone calls, and admissions and changes in orders within 24 hours. Records changes in notes, medication records and care plans as necessary. Completes accurately and submits weekly all itinerary forms and risk-indicator incident sheets are required. Coordinates patient transfer to IPU, to include ambulance transport, sending report and copy of chart to unit and notification of physician. Provides copy of medical record and transfer summary as soon as feasible. Requirements RN license in Maryland Prior homecare experience Reliable transportation to drive to patient's homes