Hospice Registered Nurse (After Hours)

Registered Nurse After Hours 

Salary: $80-91k/yr BOE

Schedule: Full-time | Thur/Fri/Sat

Shift Details: 5:00 PM- 8:00 AM

Location: Franklin/Middletown/Monroe, Ohio

Requirements of the Hospice RN role:

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  Licensed RN in state of practice

  
  

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  CPR/BLS Certified

  
  

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  A minimum of 1 year of Clinical experience

  
  


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  Valid Drivers License and Auto insurance Coverage

  
  


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  Reliable transportation: Willing to travel

  
  


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  On-call/ triage experience preferred 

  
  

About the RN role:

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  Provide skilled nursing care to patients receiving end-of-life (EOL) care in facility and home settings.

  
  


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  Respond to phone calls from patients, families, caregivers, and facilities regarding symptom concerns, changes in condition, and emergent situations.

  
  


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  Conduct home and facility visits to assess and manage patients experiencing critical symptoms, including pain, respiratory distress, agitation, anxiety, and emotional crises.

  
  


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  Provide crisis nursing interventions and urgent symptom management to address acute changes in patient condition and support patient comfort.

  
  


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  Conduct death visits, complete required documentation, and provide support and guidance to families and caregivers following a patient's death.

  
  


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  Complete after-hours admissions, including comprehensive assessments, initiation of the plan of care, and coordination with the interdisciplinary team.

  
  


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  Facilitate hospital discharges and transitions of care by coordinating admissions, ensuring continuity of services, and communicating patient needs to the care team.

  
  


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  Assist the RN Case Manager (RNCM) in implementing and carrying out the patient's plan of care.

  
  


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  Assist the nursing team in performing specialized procedures, as defined by the state Nurse Practice Act, under the direction of the RNCM and physician orders.

  
  


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  Monitor patient status and promptly communicate significant changes, concerns, and observations to the RNCM.

  
  


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  Respond to facility escalations by assessing patient needs, implementing appropriate interventions, and collaborating with facility staff, physicians, and the hospice team.

  
  


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  Provide nursing support for neighboring location overflow, including patient visits, admissions, and urgent care needs as assigned.

  
  


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  Actively participate in Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) meetings to collaborate on patient care plans, ensure plans remain current, and address identified patient and family needs.

  
  


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  Reinforce patient and family education regarding disease progression, symptom management, hospice philosophy, and end-of-life care.

  
  


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  Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with organizational, regulatory, and accreditation standards.

  
  


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  Demonstrate accountability for professional growth and development through continuing education, workshops, conferences, in-service training, professional organizations, independent research, and self-directed learning.

  
  


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  Collaborate effectively with patients, families, caregivers, physicians, facilities, and members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure the highest quality of patient-centered care.

  
  


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  All duties as assigned

  
  

Why work with Care 360 Hospice:

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  Medical, dental, and vision health Insurance

  
  


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  Paid Time Off 

  
  


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  401(k) Matching

  
  


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  Life Insurance

  
  


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  Growth opportunities 

  
  

NEXT STEPS

We appreciate your interest in our Hospice Nurse position. After applying, our Recruiters will contact you shortly! 

Care 360 Hospice 

4555 Lake Forest Drive, Suite 230 

Cincinnati, Ohio 45242

Care 360 Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D.