Hospice RN: Lead Compassionate Patient Care

Cleveland Clinic; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic in Akron, OH seeks a qualified Hospice RN to provide supervision, assessment and direct patient care to hospice patients per the plan of care and interdisciplinary team guidance.

Responsibilities include admission assessments, safety and pain evaluation, care planning, documentation and education for patients and families, with preceptorship for new nurses as part of a collaborative clinical team.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of Ohio.
• Experience in hospice care and palliative nursing.
• Proven ability to assess safety, pain and patient needs.
• Ability to teach patients and families about care and meds.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, assessment, planning and direct patient care to hospice patients.
• Perform admission assessments and reassessments within required timeframes.
• Document pain, safety risks and patient problems, collaborating with the care team.
• Coordinate care and delegate plan components to team members.
• Serve as a preceptor for new nursing staff and provide education as needed.

Skills

RN licensure

Hospice care

Pain assessment

Education

BSN preferred; RN required

Job description

Cleveland Clinic in Akron, OH seeks a qualified Hospice RN to provide supervision, assessment and direct patient care to hospice patients per the plan of care and interdisciplinary team guidance.

Responsibilities include admission assessments, safety and pain evaluation, care planning, documentation and education for patients and families, with preceptorship for new nurses as part of a collaborative clinical team.