Hospice RN Field Nurse

CommuniCare Health Services • Blue Ash, OH

11h

About The Position

Dignity Care Hospice provides end-of-life care, comfort, and assistance to patients and families at home, supporting them with respect, dignity, and comfort. The team provides intentional, high-quality hospice care throughout southeast Ohio and emphasizes caring for patients and team members like family.

The Hospice RN Field Nurse supports patients and families in maintaining a safe and comfortable environment. The role includes assessing patients and families, developing and revising individualized care plans, administering prescribed medications and treatments, and counseling and educating patients and families about healthcare needs. Participation in on-call duties is required.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Active RN license.
• One to two years of recent acute care experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree with one year of hospice or home health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete an initial assessment of the patient and family to determine hospice care needs, including a physical assessment and history of current and previous illness.
• Develop a care plan and establish goals based on nursing diagnoses, incorporating therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative actions.
• Re-evaluate and revise patient care needs as needed.
• Administer medications and treatments safely and as prescribed by the physician.
• Counsel and educate patients and families in meeting nursing and related needs.
• Provide healthcare instructions to patients as appropriate to the assessment and plan of care.
• Participate in on-call duties.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Insurance benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary group programs.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement for qualified career paths.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Competitive pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree