Registered Nurse - Hospice of Cincinnati - Field Team

TriHealth • Cincinnati, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct and indirect holistic care to hospice patients and their families, applying the nursing process and collaborating collegially with physicians and other healthcare team members. The role supports comfort, dignity, autonomy, and continuity of care, and may delegate aspects of care to team members under the nurse’s direct supervision within the scope of nursing practice.

This field position serves the Greater Cincinnati Region and requires travel, with mileage reimbursement. The schedule is full-time day shift, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The nurse also serves as a specialty resource, supports colleagues through education and knowledge-sharing, and participates in professional development and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Associate degree or diploma in nursing.
• New hires must obtain a BSN within five years of hire.
• Up to one year of clinical nursing experience.
• Knowledge, judgment, and skills derived from biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to meet complex healthcare needs across stages of the life cycle.
• Registered Nurse license/credential is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
• Ability to travel within the Greater Cincinnati Region.

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, and communicate relevant information to healthcare providers.
• Include health counseling and teaching needs in assessments.
• Plan and individualize care based on assessments, standards of care, patient and family input, and desired outcomes; update care plans as needed.
• Develop short- and long-term goals with patients, families, and the healthcare team, including discharge planning, and communicate the plan of care.
• Provide a safe, therapeutic environment while maintaining patient autonomy, dignity, and rights and respecting patient diversity.
• Seek resources to support ethical decisions, balance patient needs with those of the unit or facility, and recognize and respond appropriately to emergencies.
• Complete patient assignments and documentation within scheduled timeframes; base interventions on clinical data and desired outcomes and document accordingly.
• Train and educate staff and serve as an expert resource in the specialty area.
• Carry out physician orders and perform technical skills according to policy, procedure, and accepted standards of practice.
• Evaluate patient outcomes and the plan of care; document patient and family responses, including responses to teaching, and collaborate with the care team to revise the plan as needed.
• Supervise care delegated to other healthcare team members.
• Safely administer medications and treatments, monitor their effects, and use equipment safely and appropriately.
• Identify opportunities for professional and personal improvement through self-assessment, peer review, continuing education, formal education, professional organization membership, and certification.
• Share knowledge and skills with colleagues and provide constructive feedback regarding skills and knowledge.
• Stay aware of continuous improvement changes and support them through active participation.
• Demonstrate TriHealth SERVE standards and ALWAYS behaviors in interactions with patients, guests, coworkers, and the community.

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 for required regional travel.

What This Job Offers

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