Hospice RN On Call

Addus HomeCare; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital City Hospice in Columbus, OH seeks a registered nurse for hospice care, triage, and care coordination. You will manage after-hours patient calls, assess needs, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to deliver compassionate end-of-life care.

The role requires an accredited RN program graduate, an active Ohio RN license, CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license. Expect a supportive team, manageable caseloads, and family-centered care.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program.
• Current RN license in Ohio.
• Minimum of two years of varied work experience as a professional nurse.
• CPR certification required.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required.

Responsibilities

• Triage after-hours patient calls and determine service needs.
• Obtain data on physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors and initiate interventions.
• Coordinate care by communicating with the attending physician and interdisciplinary staff.
• Perform clinical pronouncement of death and provide family support.
• Maintain accurate clinical records with care plans and progress notes.

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Registered Nurse license

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Location: Columbus, OH and surrounding areas
Schedule: 3 12-hour shifts each week including every other weekend. (8a-8p)

Join a Hospice Team Where Your Compassion—and Your Time—Truly Matter

At Capital City Hospice, we are a locally operated, patient-centered hospice provider dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality end-of-life care. Built by experienced healthcare professionals, our mission is simple: put people first—patients, families, and caregivers alike.

Because our leadership team lives and works in Ohio, we provide care that is responsive, personal, and community focused. Just as importantly, we invest in our team with manageable caseloads, supportive leadership, and a culture that prioritizes quality over quotas—so you can focus on what truly matters.

What We offer:

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision, effective on the first of the month
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Generous time off accruals
• Paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Hospice Certification benefit and salary increase
• Merit Increases
• Employee Discount Programs

What You’ll Do:

• Assume responsibility for triage of after-hours patient and family phone calls, determining the need for services including assessments, symptom management and care plan updates, delegating nursing visits to appropriate staff members
• Obtain data on physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that may impact patient and family’s needs and initiate intervention by other members of the interdisciplinary team as appropriate
• Initiate communication with the attending physician, other interdisciplinary staff members and other agencies for the purpose of coordinating optimal care.
• Perform clinical pronouncement of death and provide support to family
• Maintain an accurate clinical record through the timely preparation of care plans and clinical and progress notes

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program
• Possession of a current license to practice in the state as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum of two years of varied work experience as a professional nurse
• Demonstrated skill in nursing practices and clinical judgments
• Ability to cope with family emotional stress and tolerance of individual lifestyles
• Must possess current CPR Certification
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required