Registered Nurse - Screening RN - Hospice of Cincinnati

TriHealth • Blue Ash, OH

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Screening RN applies the nursing process to provide direct and indirect holistic care to patients and their families, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare team members. The role may delegate aspects of care to team members under the nurse’s direct supervision and within the scope of nursing practice. The primary assignment is as a Screening RN, with floating to Home Care or Long Term Care as an Admissions RN based on the greatest need on scheduled workdays.

This is a part-time position scheduled for 48 hours bi-weekly on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The hybrid schedule includes one in-office working day and two remote days, subject to change based on productivity. The position includes rotating holidays and has no weekend or on-call commitment.

Hospice experience is a plus but is not required. The employer seeks an experienced RN with strong clinical skills, sound judgment, collaboration, compassion, and commitment to supporting patients and families.

Requirements

• Associate degree or diploma in Nursing.
• New hires must obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within five years of hire.
• Up to one year of clinical nursing experience.
• Registered Nurse credential.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• 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

• Hospice experience.
• 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 assessments, communicate findings, and identify health counseling and teaching needs.
• Plan and individualize care based on assessments, standards of care, patient and family input, and desired outcomes; establish short- and long-term goals and communicate the plan to others.
• Provide a safe, therapeutic environment while respecting patient autonomy, dignity, rights, and diversity; seek resources for ethical decisions and respond appropriately to emergencies.
• Complete assigned care and documentation within scheduled timeframes, base interventions on clinical data and desired outcomes, and carry out physician orders.
• Train and educate staff and serve as a specialty resource by applying current and developing knowledge and skills.
• Float to the greatest need on scheduled working days, primarily as a Screening RN and, as needed, as an Admissions RN in Home Care or Long Term Care.
• Evaluate patient outcomes and family responses to care, including teaching; collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and other team members to revise plans of care as needed.
• Supervise care delegated to other healthcare team members.
• Perform technical skills according to policy, procedure, and accepted practice standards; safely administer medications and treatments, monitor their effects, and use equipment safely and appropriately.
• Support professional and organizational development through self-assessment, peer review, continuing education, sharing knowledge, providing constructive feedback, and participating in continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate TriHealth SERVE standards and ALWAYS behaviors in interactions with patients, guests, colleagues, 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.

What This Job Offers

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