Summary
Registered Nurse - Palliative Care (Full-Time)
Location: Outpatient | Serving Carroll County, Baltimore County, and Baltimore City
Organization: BridgingLife Hospice, part of LifeBridge Health
About the Role:
BridgingLife Hospice is seeking a compassionate, experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Palliative Care team. This full-time position provides vital outpatient support to patients in Carroll County, Baltimore County, and Baltimore City. The RN will play a key role in coordinating and delivering comprehensive palliative care services that focus on comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver and document medically necessary nursing services in accordance with provider orders.
Assess patient and family/caregiver needs; coordinate appropriate services (e.g., DME, home health care, hospice).
Collaborate with the palliative care provider to develop individualized plans of care aligned with treatment goals.
Provide disease management education and guidance to patients and families.
Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments, addressing emotional, physical, spiritual, and social needs.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure integrated, patient-centered care.
Support the development and application of clinical practice standards to ensure high-quality care.
Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as BridgingLife and LifeBridge Health policies.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maryland (MBON required)
Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Must meet Fleet Safety requirements
Prior experience in palliative care or hospice is preferred
Strong interpersonal, assessment, and organizational skills
Additional Information
Who We Are:
LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to "improve the health of people in the communities we serve." Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.
What We Offer:
Impact: Join a team that values innovation and outcomes, delivering life-saving care to our youngest and most vulnerable patients.
Growth: Opportunities for professional development, including tuition reimbursement and developing foundational skills for neonatal critical care leadership and advanced certification.
Support: A culture of collaboration with resources like unit-based practice councils and advanced clinical education support - improving both workflow efficiency and patient outcomes and allowing you to work at the top of your license.
Benefits: Competitive compensation (additional compensation such as overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and bonuses may apply depending on job), comprehensive health plans, free parking, and wellness programs.
Why LifeBridge Health?
With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in the Baltimore region: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Grace Medical Center, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, and Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital.
Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELY-where compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare.
LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.