Registered Nurse - Hospice of Cincinnati
About The Position
TriHealth is seeking a Hospice Registered Nurse to provide direct and indirect holistic care to hospice patients and their families in their homes and long-term care settings in the Cincinnati region. The nurse assesses patient and family needs, develops and coordinates individualized plans of care, provides education and support, and collaborates with physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary care team. The role offers autonomy while working in the field, with support from a team that includes physicians, CNPs, nurses, STNAs, social workers, chaplains, holistic care providers, and volunteers. The nurse may delegate aspects of care to staff under their direct supervision, within the scope of nursing practice. This is a full-time position for 80 hours bi-weekly. The team provides patient care Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with no weekends or holidays. The position requires travel in the north region of Cincinnati; mileage is reimbursed at $0.72 per mile.
Requirements
- Associate degree or diploma in Nursing.
- New hires are required to obtain a BSN within five years of hire.
- Up to one year of clinical nursing experience.
- Registered Nurse licensure required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
- Knowledge, judgment, and skills derived from biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to meet complex healthcare needs across stages of the life cycle.
Nice To Haves
- Membership in a related professional organization.
- Certification in an applicable specialty once eligible.
Responsibilities
- Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patients and families, complete assessment tools, document findings, communicate relevant information to providers, and identify health counseling and teaching needs.
- Develop and update individualized plans of care and short- and long-term goals with patients, families, and the healthcare team, including discharge planning, and communicate the plan to others.
- Provide a safe, therapeutic environment that supports patient autonomy, dignity, rights, and individual differences; recognize emergencies and take appropriate action.
- Complete patient assignments and documentation within scheduled timeframes, base interventions on clinical data and desired outcomes, and carry out physician orders.
- Evaluate patient outcomes and responses to care, document teaching and other responses, and collaborate with patients, families, and the care team to revise plans as needed.
- Supervise care delegated to other healthcare team members.
- Perform technical skills according to policy, procedures, and accepted standards; administer medications and treatments safely, monitor their effects, and use equipment appropriately.
- Train and educate staff, act as a specialty resource, share knowledge and skills, and provide constructive feedback to peers.
- Pursue professional and self-improvement through self-assessment, peer review, continuing education, formal education, professional organization membership, and certification.
- Maintain awareness of continuous improvement initiatives and support changes through active participation.
Benefits
- Competitive shift differentials.
- Opportunities for professional growth.
- Comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement.
- Mileage reimbursement at $0.72 per mile.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
