Registered Nurse - Hospice of Cincinnati - Field Team

Job Overview

Step into a meaningful role within our Hospice Care Team as Registered Nurse dedicated to supporting patients and families during some of life’s most vulnerable moments.  You’ll serve as a trusted resource for nurses, physicians, caregivers, and loved ones, helping maintain comfort, dignity, and continuity of care.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who is compassionate and confident working independently in a field-based or home‑care setting. A passion for supporting colleagues, providing calm reassurance, and upholding the highest standards of patient-centered care will make you an invaluable part of our hospice mission.

Location:

Hospice of Cincinnati – This position requires travel in the north region on Cincinnati. Mileage reimbursement (.72 cents)

Work Schedule:

• Day Shift (40 hours weekly) No weekends or holidays

• Hours – 8am-4:30pm

• Incentives & Benefits: 

We offer competitive shift differentials, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement. Please use the link to view TriHealth’s benefits: https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits  

To explore more about Hospice and the care we provide click the link below: 

https://hospiceofcincinnati.org/

This position applies the nursing process in providing direct and indirect holistic care to patients and their families. The position also collaborates, in a collegial manner, with physicians and other health care team members in meeting the patient's needs. This position may delegate certain aspects of care to those under their direct supervision, within the scope of nursing practice

This Registered Nurse position is responsible for providing bedside care and comprehensive assessments to patients in both home care and long-term care (LTC) settings. The role focuses on delivering compassionate care to individuals with terminal illnesses during the final stages of life, typically within the last six months.
The ideal candidate must be flexible and willing to travel throughout the North Region of Hospice of Cincinnati. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate professional who is efficient, highly organized, and committed to providing high-quality, holistic, and spiritually supportive care to patients and their families.
 

Job Requirements:

Associate's Degree or Diploma in Nursing (Required) 
New hires required to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire. (Required)
Up to 1 year Clinical in Nursing (Required)
Knowledge, judgment, and skills derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to meet complex health care needs at various stages of the life cycle 
Preferred membership in related professional organization 
Preferred certification in applicable specialty once eligible
Registered Nurse Required 
Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
Preferred certification in applicable specialty once eligible Preferred and 
Preferred membership in related professional organization Preferred

Job Responsibilities:

Performs initial and ongoing assessment of patient and family. Completes initial assessment tool. Documents ongoing assessment per unit/TriHealth guidelines. Communicates assessment findings to other health care providers as appropriate. Includes health counseling and health teaching needs in assessment. 
Plans care for patient and family based on assessment, standards of care, and optimal specific outcomes. Initiates and individualizes appropriate patient care guidelines/plan of care or clinical pathways. Updates current plan of care as needed based on patient/family input and healthcare needs. Develops both short and long term goals with patient/family and healthcare team including discharge planning. Communicates plan of care to others. 
Provides a safe, therapeutic environment, maintains patient’s autonomy, dignity, and rights, and is sensitive to patient diversity. Seeks resources to help form ethical decisions. Balances patient's needs and those of the unit/facility. Recognizes emergency situations and takes appropriate action. Completes patient assignment including documentation within scheduled timeframe. Bases interventions on clinical data and desired outcomes and documents accordingly. Trains/educates other staff and acts an expert resource in specialty area through abilities in existing and newer knowledge and skills. Effectively comm