Registered Nurse; RN Hospice Inpatient Unit | PRN Nights

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Newark, OH, US

7 days ago Requisition

Ohio’s Hospice
Location: Hospice Inpatient Unit at Licking Memorial Hospital
Employment Type: PRN (As Needed)
Shift: Nights, 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend

Ohio’s Hospice is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Hospice Inpatient Unit team at Licking Memorial Hospital. This PRN night-shift opportunity is ideal for a nurse who is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered hospice care in a collaborative and supportive environment.

As a member of our clinical team, you will help promote comfort, dignity, and quality of life for patients while providing support to their families throughout the hospice journey.

• Provide comprehensive nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Assess patients’ physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs.
• Develop and update individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary hospice team.
• Evaluate patient conditions and adjust care plans, medications, interventions, and visit frequency as needed.
• Recognize changes in patient status and promptly communicate significant findings to physicians and appropriate team members.
• Assist in determining the appropriate level of hospice care based on patient needs.
• Participate in hospice admissions, interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings, and care conferences.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments, physician orders, interventions, and clinical updates in the electronic health record.
• Educate and support caregivers, Personal Care Specialists, volunteers, and other members of the care team.
• Provide clear shift-to-shift communication using SBAR and other approved handoff methods.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary colleagues and other departments to promote coordinated patient care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives that support patient safety, care quality, and organizational goals.
• Assist with the orientation and mentoring of new clinical team members as assigned.

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program;
  Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Ohio.
• Two years of acute care nursing experience preferred.
• Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) credential preferred. Ohio’s Hospice supports eligible employees interested in pursuing certification.
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to maintain accurate electronic medical records.
• Valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Automobile insurance meeting applicable state minimum requirements.
• Ability to travel safely when required, including in varying weather and driving conditions.

At Ohio’s Hospice, we believe every moment matters. Our team is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care that supports comfort, dignity, and quality of life for patients and their families.

When you join our team, you become part of a collaborative healthcare environment where your clinical expertise, professional judgment, and compassion make a meaningful difference.