Registered Nurse (RN) – Hospice House/Inpatient Unit (Day Shift)

Company: Ohio’s Hospice
Location: Inpatient Unit at OSU Medical Center
Job Type: Full-Time
Shift: Day Shift | 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Weekend Rotation: Every third weekend
Holiday Rotation: Required

Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse looking for a rewarding career where your clinical skills and dedication truly make a difference? Join Ohio’s Hospice as an RN on our Hospice House/Inpatient Unit team and provide exceptional, patient-centered care to individuals living with life-limiting illnesses.

In this role, you’ll support patients and their families during some of life’s most important moments, focusing on comfort, dignity, symptom management, and quality of life. You’ll collaborate with a dedicated interdisciplinary team in a supportive environment that values clinical excellence, professional development, and compassionate care.

If you’re passionate about nursing and want to make a lasting impact, we invite you to join our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care through comprehensive assessments, care planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Assess and address patients’ physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Monitor patient conditions, recognize changes in health status, and communicate significant findings promptly to physicians and other healthcare providers.
• Administer medications and implement nursing interventions based on patient needs, physician orders, and established standards of care.
• Participate in patient admissions, interdisciplinary team meetings, care conferences, and ongoing care coordination.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments, medications, interventions, physician orders, and patient status in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Provide effective patient handoffs using SBAR and other standardized communication methods to promote patient safety and continuity of care.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, personal care specialists, volunteers, and other team members to ensure coordinated, high-quality care.
• Provide clinical guidance and support to caregivers in accordance with established care plans and organizational standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives focused on patient safety, clinical outcomes, and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as a preceptor and mentor to new team members, supporting orientation, education, and professional development.

Required Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong clinical assessment, symptom management, and care planning skills.
• Experience documenting patient care in an electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance.
• Ability to successfully complete a criminal background check and 10-panel drug screening.

Preferred Qualification:

• Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) certification. Support is available for eligible employees pursuing certification.

Benefits and Perks

At Ohio’s Hospice, we value our team members and invest in their well-being, professional growth, and long-term success.

• Competitive pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 5% employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Support for hospice certification preparation, including a pay incentive upon achieving hospice certification.
• Scrubs provided during initial onboarding.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Dedicated organizational preceptor for orientation and ongoing education.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Opportunities for career advancement and growth.

Why Work at Ohio’s Hospice?

At Ohio’s Hospice, our mission is to provide compassionate care and exceptional service so our patients and their families can celebrate life.

As a member of our nursing team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families, practice patient-centered nursing focused on comfort and dignity, collaborate with a supportive interdisciplinary team, and grow professionally through education and mentorship.

We believe caring for our patients begins with caring for our team. We provide the resources, education, and support our nurses need to deliver exceptional care and find purpose in their work.

Join Ohio’s Hospice and bring your compassion, clinical expertise, and commitment to making every moment matter.

Equal Opportunity and Inclusion

Ohio’s Hospice complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

Ohio’s Hospice is proud to be Platinum Certified through SAGECare, an organization that provides training and consulting on LGBTQ+ aging issues for service providers. We welcome members of the LGBTQ+ community and are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and supportive workplace for all.

We look forward to welcoming a passionate Registered Nurse to our team!