APRN Hospice & Palliative Care

Job Description

Job Description

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Location: Dayton, Ohio

Position Summary

Ohio’s Hospice is seeking a compassionate and experienced Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to provide expert, patient-centered care to individuals living with serious and life-limiting illnesses, as well as their families.

The APRN provides advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, symptom management, and care coordination while developing individualized plans of care tailored to each patient’s goals and needs. Working collaboratively with patients, families, caregivers, physicians, and the interdisciplinary care team, the APRN helps promote comfort, maintain or improve functional status, facilitate effective communication, and support the highest possible quality of life.

At Ohio’s Hospice, our mission is to improve the quality of life for every patient and family we have the privilege of serving.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical care to patients with serious and life-limiting illnesses.

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and synthesize complex clinical information.

• Evaluate and diagnose patient conditions within the scope of APRN practice.

• Develop, implement, and coordinate individualized plans of care.

• Assess and manage pain and other symptoms to promote comfort and quality of life.

• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as clinically appropriate.

• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to provide coordinated, patient-centered care.

• Communicate effectively with patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare providers regarding goals of care, treatment options, and changes in patient condition.

• Provide education, guidance, and emotional support to patients and families throughout their hospice and palliative care journey.

• Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive documentation of assessments, interventions, and plans of care in the electronic medical record.

• Serve as a clinical resource and advocate for patients and their families.

QualificationsRequired Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing ( MSN ).

• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience as an APRN .

• Active, unrestricted  Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Ohio , with no current board

Benefits & Perks: your health and happiness matters! We offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability 
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k with 5% employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Preparation for certification and pay incentive on Hospice certification achievement
• Scrubs provided at initial onboarding
• Mileage reimbursement 
• Organizational preceptor to assist with orientation and ongoing education
• Educational programs geared toward career advancement
• Career growth

Why Join Ohio’s Hospice?

At Ohio’s Hospice, we believe exceptional hospice and palliative care begins with exceptional people. Our team is dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care while supporting families during some of life's most meaningful moments.

As an APRN, you’ll have the opportunity to use your advanced clinical expertise to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families every day. You’ll work alongside a collaborative interdisciplinary team that values clinical excellence, communication, compassion, and quality of life.

If you're an APRN looking for a rewarding opportunity to combine advanced clinical practice with meaningful patient care, we invite you to join Ohio’s Hospice.

Ohio’s Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable federal civil rights laws.