Hospice RN Field Nurse

CommuniCare Health; Independence Township (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Growth

Job summary

Dignity Care Hospice is seeking a dedicated RN Field Nurse in Ohio to deliver high-quality home-based care. You will assess patients, develop plans with families, and coordinate services across LPNs and aides, ensuring goals are met within patients’ home settings.

Responsibilities include monitoring health, administering treatments, educating families, and arranging discharge plans. A valid RN license and driving locally are required for this role.

Qualifications

• Active RN licensure required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• 1–2 years acute care and home health preferred.
• Valid driver's license and insured vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial patient and family assessment for home care needs.
• Conduct physical assessments and document history of illnesses.
• Supervise LPNs and Home Health Aides and implement care plans.
• Develop and adjust patient education plans and discharge needs.
• Coordinate care as Case Manager and communicate with physicians.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Prepare clinical notes and maintain patient records.

Skills

RN licensure

Home health care

Acute care experience

Case management

Valid driver

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

RN licensure

Job description

Job Address:6000 Freedom Square Drive, Suite 380 Independence, OH 44131Why join our Dignity Care Hospice team?We provide high-quality care to help patients maintain their independence and dignity in the comfort of their own homes. Our team includes nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, social workers, home health aides, liaisons and more who are committed to empowering patients to maintain their independence at home.We serve our local neighbors and our team members are the heartbeat of everything we do. We care for patients like we do our own families, and we care for one another the same way.What You Will Do as a Hospice RN Field NurseAt Dignity Care Hospice, a Hospice RN Field Nurse career is more than a job or “a calling” – it’s a chance to leave a legacy of service and love on someone’s life. A legacy that will be remembered by your patients and their families forever. A legacy that will make your life better as well.As a Hospice RN Field Nurse, you will plan, organize, and direct home care services with an emphasis on community health education and experience. You will build from resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of patients and families within their homes and communities.Some of your primary responsibilities will include:Completing an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs. Providing a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es)Supervising and directing the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and/or the Home Health Aide in implementing the patient care planDeveloping patient education plans, as needed, and directing the LPN in implementing said plansCreating and modifying the Home Health Aide care plan and supervising them via patient feedback and onsite interactionsEvaluating and revising plan of care as patient status and needs changeUsing health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosisDeveloping a plan of care, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporating therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative action.Administering medications and treatments as prescribed by the physicianIdentifying discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implementing prior to discharge of the patientActing as the Case Manager when assigned by the Clinical Supervisor and assuming responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseloadPreparing clinical notes as needed and communicating with the physician regarding patient’s needsBenefits You Will EnjoyIn addition to competitive pay, full-time team member benefits include:Paid Time OffInsurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary group programs)401 (K) retirement savings plan with employer matchTuition reimbursement for qualified career pathsCareer advancement opportunitiesScheduleFull TimeEducation, Licensure & Certification RequirementsGraduate of an accredited school of nursing.Active RN licensureOne (1) to two (2) years of recent acute care experience in an institutional settingBachelor’s degree with one (1) year of home health care experience preferredMust be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order