Hospice RN On Call Triage/Float

Addus HomeCare, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture & team atmosphere

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Capital City Hospice in Columbus, OH is seeking an RN for Hospice On Call / Triage. You will triage after-hours calls, determine needed services, and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team to ensure compassionate end-of-life care.

The role requires an accredited RN program graduate, an active Ohio RN license, CPR certification, and at least two years of nursing experience. A valid driver's license and insurance are also required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program.
• Current RN license to practice in Ohio.
• Minimum of two years of professional nursing experience.
• Must have CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.

Responsibilities

• Triage after-hours patient and family calls, determine needed services, assess needs, and update care plans.
• Gather data on physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinate with attending physician and other staff for optimal care.
• Perform clinical death pronouncement and provide support to families.
• Maintain accurate records with timely care plans and progress notes.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Patient assessment

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse license

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Hospice On Call / Triage

Location: Columbus, OH and surrounding areas
Schedule: Triage every other Sat/Sun 8a-8p and 2 12hr extender shifts/week

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
• Mileage reimbursement
• 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