Registered Nurse - Full Time Days

140f9098-09cf-4d49-bea8-f68efa61f79e • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

Ohio’s Hospice is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse for its Hospice House/Inpatient Unit at OSU Medical Center. The nurse provides patient-centered care to individuals living with life-limiting illnesses, supporting patients and families with an emphasis on comfort, dignity, symptom management, and quality of life. The role includes comprehensive assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation, as well as collaboration with patients, families, and an interdisciplinary team.

The position is scheduled for day shifts from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM, with a weekend rotation every third weekend and required holiday rotation. The nurse also supports care coordination, patient safety, documentation, quality improvement, and the orientation and development of team members. Ohio’s Hospice describes a supportive environment with professional development and education opportunities.

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care through comprehensive assessments, care planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Assess and address patients’ physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Monitor patient conditions, recognize changes in health status, and communicate significant findings promptly to physicians and other healthcare providers.
• Administer medications and implement nursing interventions based on patient needs, physician orders, and established standards of care.
• Participate in patient admissions, interdisciplinary team meetings, care conferences, and ongoing care coordination.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments, medications, interventions, physician orders, and patient status in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Provide effective patient handoffs using SBAR and other standardized communication methods to promote patient safety and continuity of care.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, personal care specialists, volunteers, and other team members to ensure coordinated, high-quality care.
• Provide clinical guidance and support to caregivers in accordance with established care plans and organizational standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives focused on patient safety, clinical outcomes, and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as a preceptor and mentor to new team members, supporting orientation, education, and professional development.

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, including a pay incentive upon achieving hospice certification.
• Scrubs provided during initial onboarding.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Dedicated organizational preceptor for orientation and ongoing education.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Opportunities for career advancement and growth.

What This Job Offers

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