Registered Nurse - Hospice of Cincinnati - Field Team

Job Overview Step into a meaningful role within our Hospice Care Team as Registered Nurse dedicated to supporting patients and families during some of life’s most vulnerable moments. You’ll serve as a trusted resource for nurses, physicians, caregivers, and loved ones, helping maintain comfort, dignity, and continuity of care. This opportunity is ideal for someone who is compassionate and confident working independently in a field-based or home‑care setting. A passion for supporting colleagues, providing calm reassurance, and upholding the highest standards of patient-centered care will make you an invaluable part of our hospice mission. Location Hospice of Cincinnati – This position requires travel in the north region on Cincinnati. Mileage reimbursement at $0.72 per mile. Work Schedule Day Shift (40 hours weekly) No weekends or holidays Hours – 8am–4:30pm Incentives & Benefits: competitive shift differentials, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement. Job Requirements Associate’s Degree or Diploma in Nursing (required) New hires required to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire (required) Up to 1 year clinical experience in nursing (required) Knowledge, judgment, and skills derived from principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to meet complex health care needs at various stages of the life cycle (required) Registered Nurse (required) Basic Life Support (BLS) (required) Preferred membership in a related professional organization Preferred certification in applicable specialty once eligible Job Responsibilities Performs initial and ongoing assessment of patient and family, completes initial assessment tool, documents ongoing assessment per unit/TriHealth guidelines, and communicates assessment findings to other healthcare providers as appropriate. Includes health counseling and health teaching needs in assessment. Plans care for patient and family based on assessment, standards of care, and optimal specific outcomes. Initiates and individualizes appropriate patient care guidelines/plan of care or clinical pathways. Updates current plan as needed based on patient/family input and healthcare needs. Develops both short and long‑term goals with patient/family and healthcare team including discharge planning, and communicates plan of care to others. Provides a safe, therapeutic environment, maintains patient’s autonomy, dignity, and rights, and is sensitive to patient diversity. Seeks resources to help form ethical decisions. Balances patient’s needs and those of the unit/facility. Recognizes emergency situations and takes appropriate action. Completes patient assignment including documentation within scheduled timeframe. Bases interventions on clinical data and desired outcomes and documents accordingly. Trains/educates other staff and acts as an expert resource in specialty area through existing and newer knowledge and skills. Effectively communicates information relative to surgical cases. Carries out physician orders. Evaluates the plan of care for patient based on optimal specific patient outcomes, documents the patient/family response to care including teaching, collaborates with the patient/family and with other members of the health care team, including physicians, to revise plan of care as needed, and supervises the care that was delegated to other health care team members. Performs technical skills according to policy and procedure and accepted standards within area of practice. Safely administers medications/treatments and monitors their effects. Uses all equipment in a safe, appropriate manner. Assumes organizational and educational responsibilities. Identifies areas for professional and self‑improvement through self‑assessment and peer review, and the continuing education of team members, continuing education, formal education, professional organization membership, and/or certification. Shares knowledge and skills with colleagues and others. Provides peers with constructive feedback regarding skills and knowledge. Maintains awareness of ongoing continuous improvement changes and supports changes through active participation. Working Conditions Bending – Frequently Climbing – Rarely Concentrating – Consistently Continuous Learning – Consistently Hearing: Conversation – Consistently Hearing: Other Sounds – Consistently Interpersonal Communication – Consistently Kneeling – Occasionally Lifting Lifting 50+ Lbs. – Consistently Lifting Pulling – Consistently Pushing – Consistently Reaching – Consistently Reading – Sitting – Occasionally Standing – Consistently Stooping – Consistently Talking – Consistently Thinking/Reasoning – Consistently Use of Hands – Consistently Color Vision – Consistently Visual Acuity: Far – Consistently Visual Acuity: Near – Consistently Walking – Consistently #J-18808-Ljbffr TriHealth