Hospice - Registered Nurse

Ohio s Hospice Inc • Columbus, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Ohio’s Hospice as a Registered Nurse (RN) on the Hospice House/Inpatient Unit team, providing compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals living with life-limiting illnesses. Support patients and their families throughout the hospice journey while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team focused on comfort, dignity, quality of life, and clinical excellence. The role is based in the inpatient unit at OSU Medical Center and is full-time, working 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM. Every third weekend and holiday rotations are required.

The organization describes a supportive team that values clinical expertise, professional growth, and the meaningful difference nurses make for patients and families. Ohio’s Hospice offers resources, education, and support for career development and advancement.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing, without disciplinary actions.
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong clinical assessment, symptom management, and care planning skills.
• Experience documenting patient care in an electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance.
• Ability to successfully complete a criminal background check and 10-panel drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care through comprehensive assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Assess and address patients’ physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs while promoting comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
• Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Monitor patient conditions, recognize changes in status, and promptly communicate significant findings to physicians and other healthcare providers.
• Evaluate and adjust nursing interventions, medications, and care plans based on changes in patient conditions and clinical needs.
• Participate in patient admissions, interdisciplinary team meetings, care conferences, and ongoing care coordination.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough electronic medical record documentation of assessments, interventions, physician orders, medications, and patient status.
• Provide clear patient handoffs using SBAR and other standardized communication techniques to support continuity and safety of care.
• Guide, supervise, and support personal care specialists, volunteers, and other caregivers to ensure care follows established plans and standards.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, support staff, and other departments to promote high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives focused on patient safety, clinical outcomes, regulatory compliance, and organizational excellence.
• Serve as a preceptor and mentor to new team members, providing clinical guidance and support during orientation and training.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 5% employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Support for hospice certification preparation, with a pay incentive upon achieving hospice certification.
• Scrubs provided during initial onboarding.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• An organizational preceptor to support orientation and ongoing education.
• Educational programs focused on professional development and career advancement.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed