Registered Nurse; RN Hospice Inpatient Unit | PRN Nights

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Newark, OH, US

3 days ago Requisition

Ohio’s Hospice is seeking a compassionate and skilled
Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Hospice House/Inpatient Unit team on a
PRN basis
. This overnight position is an excellent opportunity for a nurse who is passionate about providing high-quality, patient-centered end-of-life care in a supportive, collaborative environment.

If you’re looking for meaningful work where your clinical expertise and compassion make a difference for patients and families, we invite you to apply.

• PRN
• Night shift: 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
• Every third weekend rotation required

Hospice Inpatient Unit at Licking Memorial Hospital

As a Hospice RN, you will provide comprehensive nursing care while supporting patients and families through every stage of the hospice journey.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide nursing care using the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Assess patients’ physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs.
• Develop individualized care plans with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Review and update care plans, medications, interventions, and visit frequency as patient needs change.
• Monitor patient conditions and communicate significant changes to physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
• Assist with determining the appropriate level of hospice services based on patient needs.
• Participate in hospice admissions, interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings, and care conferences.
• Accurately document assessments, physician orders, interventions, and clinical updates in the electronic health record.
• Educate and provide guidance to caregivers, Personal Care Specialists, volunteers, and other members of the care team.
• Complete timely documentation in accordance with Ohio’s Hospice standards.
• Provide effective shift-to-shift communication using SBAR or other approved communication tools.
• Collaborate with other departments and clinical teams to ensure seamless patient care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives focused on patient outcomes and organizational performance.
• Assist with onboarding and mentoring new clinical team members as assigned.

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program;
  BSN preferred
  .
• Current, unrestricted
  Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Ohio
  .
• Minimum of2 years of acute care nursing experience preferred
  .
• Hospice and Palliative Nurse Certification (CHPN) preferred
  . Ohio’s Hospice supports eligible employees interested in pursuing certification.
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to accurately document in an electronic medical record.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Current automobile insurance meeting state minimum requirements.
• Ability to safely travel in varying weather and driving conditions when required.

At Ohio’s Hospice, your work has a direct and lasting impact on patients and families. Our team is committed to providing care that promotes
comfort, dignity, compassion, and quality of life while supporting employees in their professional growth.

Join a team where your nursing skills, clinical judgment, and compassion truly matter.