Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our hospice team.
- Unit and setting
- Hospice Strong skills in physical examinations and geriatric patient care.Geriatric and hospice end-of-life patients
- License
- RN license Valid nursing license in the state of practice with experience in hospice or palliative care preferred.Valid nursing license in the state of practice
Do you qualify?
- License
- Valid nursing license in the state of practice Valid nursing license in the state of practice with experience in hospice or palliative care preferred.
- Also asks
- Strong skills in physical examinations and geriatric patient care Strong skills in physical examinations and geriatric patient care.
- Also asks
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple cases effectively Ability to work independently while managing multiple cases effectively.
- Also asks
- Excellent communication skills Excellent communication skills for interacting with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Also asks
- Compassionate demeanor with a strong commitment to high-quality patient-centered care Compassionate demeanor with a strong commitment to providing high-quality patient-centered care.
Preferred
- Experience
- Hospice or palliative care experience
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- In range for Ohio staff rolesOhio staff postings that state pay run $59k/yr to $117k/yr, the middle half $68k/yr to $95k/yr, across 1,000 postings.
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- Provide direct patient care including symptom management, pain relief, and emotional support The RN will provide direct patient care, including symptom management, pain relief, and emotional support for patients and their families.
- Day to day
- Conduct comprehensive physical examinations and health status assessments Conduct comprehensive physical examinations and assessments of patients' health status.
- Day to day
- Develop and implement individualized care plans Develop and implement individualized care plans tailored to meet the specific needs of each patient.
- Day to day
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with regulations.
- Day to day
- Provide education and support regarding disease processes, treatment options, and end-of-life care Provide education and support to patients and families regarding disease processes, treatment options, and end-of-life care.
- Day to day
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care effectively.
- Day to day
- Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as necessary based on ongoing assessments.
- Day to day
- Offer emotional support to patients and families Offer emotional support to patients and families during challenging times, fostering a compassionate environment.
- Travel
- Coverage area for Cuyahoga Falls and surrounding area The area of coverage for this position is: for Cuyahoga Falls and surrounding area.
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit
On your path
Hospice is a specialty you move into. Med surg, oncology, or home health is the usual door in.
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Buckeye Hospice Care is dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals at the end of life. We focus on enhancing the quality of life for our patients and their families through our exceptional hospice services. Join our team of caring professionals who are making a meaningful difference every day.
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our hospice team. The RN will provide direct patient care, including symptom management, pain relief, and emotional support for patients and their families. The ideal candidate will be skilled in hospice care, have excellent communication skills, and a strong commitment to delivering compassionate, end-of-life care.
The area of coverage for this position is: for Cuyahoga Falls and surrounding area.
What You'll Do
- Conduct comprehensive physical examinations and assessments of patients' health status.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans tailored to meet the specific needs of each patient.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with regulations.
- Provide education and support to patients and families regarding disease processes, treatment options, and end-of-life care.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care effectively.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as necessary based on ongoing assessments.
- Offer emotional support to patients and families during challenging times, fostering a compassionate environment.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and their families through compassionate hospice care, we invite you to apply today at Buckeye Hospice Care.
Requirements
- Valid nursing license in the state of practice with experience in hospice or palliative care preferred.
- Strong skills in physical examinations and geriatric patient care.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple cases effectively.
- Excellent communication skills for interacting with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Compassionate demeanor with a strong commitment to providing high-quality patient-centered care.
What's around it?
Cuyahoga Falls, OHFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 7% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,038/mo
- Household income
- $72,705/yr, all local households, not nurse pay