Hospice Registered Nurse; RN

Job Overview

Reserve Care, formerly Hospice of the Western Reserve, is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide skilled nursing services and personal care to terminally ill patients in collaboration with a transdisciplinary team across various settings.

• Practice in accordance with HWR clinical standards, policies, and procedures.
• Assess the physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients and their families or caregivers.
• Provide intermittent skilled nursing services under the patient’s physician’s direction.
• Monitor and evaluate pain and symptoms, offering information and assistance to manage these issues.
• Serve as a liaison to the patient’s physicians when needed, providing relevant information regarding patient needs.
• Offer emotional support to patients and their families or caregivers.
• Refer patients and/or families to other services as appropriate and follow up.
• Provide health teaching instruction to patients and families.
• Maintain and promptly complete all necessary plans and reports related to hospice care.
• Participate in care conferences and bereavement follow-up.
• Attend case reviews, quality improvement activities, and other meetings as assigned.
• Plan and clinically supervise activities of HNA related to patient care.
• Participate in the on‑call rotation as scheduled.
• Collaborate with team members on discharge planning.
• Communicate by phone or in writing with case managers as determined case‑by‑case.
• Assist the team with coordinating the Plan of Care, including coordination with volunteer staff.
• Identify opportunities for volunteers to serve patients and families and coordinate communication with volunteer staff.
• Demonstrate positive customer‑service responsiveness according to agency standards.
• Be flexible in meeting patient/family needs that require variable hours.
• Maintain standard and transmission‑based precautions.
• Complete annual core competency requirements.

• Participate in public relations, community outreach, and promotion of the hospice.
• Assist with orientation of new employees.
• Assist with in‑service programs as requested.
• Serve on committees as appropriate or assigned.
• Assist with education/precepting of students.

• Licensed RN in the State of Ohio.
• Experience in hospice care, home health, oncology, and/or pain and symptom management preferred.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and auto accident insurance at a level acceptable to HWR (not required for Hospice House staff).
• Hospice and Palliative Care Certification desired; certification required within the first two years of hire.

• Non‑exempt role with a comprehensive rewards package including retirement, health, dental, vision, voluntary benefits, and corporate discounts.
• Tuition assistance.
• Technology package.
• Protocols in place for wellbeing during COVID‑19.

• Compliance with the annual flu‑shot policy or ability to provide exemption documentation.
• Provide an active auto insurance policy as a licensed driver in Ohio with the required coverage.
• Provide an active driver’s license.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• High level of integrity, ethics, and professionalism.

NOTE: The responsibilities of this position may evolve over time. This description does not constitute an exhaustive list of all duties.

Applicants who require reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact the Careers team at Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH 44114,  or careers.

Hospice of the Western Reserve is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds.