Hospice RN or LPN

Ohio Living; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Living seeks a compassionate RN to join our hospice field team, delivering in-home care to patients across Ohio. You will assess needs, plan and implement care, manage symptoms, and coordinate with health professionals to ensure high-quality hospice services.

The role requires an Ohio RN license, at least 1 year in acute/medical-surgical settings, and willingness to work weekends, evenings, and holidays with on-call duties. EMR experience and a valid driver's license are preferred.

Qualifications

• Current unencumbered Ohio RN license.
• At least 1 year of experience in acute care or medical-surgical nursing.
• Experience in Medicare-certified home health preferred.
• Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office, and the internet.
• EMR experience preferred.
• Must read, write, speak English.
• Valid driver’s license and insurable under carrier policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing assessment and nursing care to patients in homes and health care facilities.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive care plan addressing current needs.
• Manage pain and symptom control for patient comfort.
• Coordinate with other health care providers about changes in condition and patient needs.
• Educate patients and caregivers as necessary.
• Prepare for IDG by reviewing Care Plan and medications as applicable.
• Audit and maintain patient records in accordance with policies and regulations.

Skills

Patient care

Care planning

Care coordination

EMR systems

Driving

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Education

Ohio RN license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!Our intention is to have employees who are passionate about making their personal mission statement come to life each day at work! Be it through providing healing, eradicating loneliness, contributing to efficiencies, streamlining processes, being dependable, sparking creativity or something else, the demonstration of HOW you do your job is just as important as WHAT you do in your job.Alongside our valued employees, we are making a difference throughout the state of Ohio in the lives of those that need healthcare or those embracing the next chapter of their lives. Sustained members of our team demonstrate accountable behavior and share our values of customer service, innovation, integrity, financial stewardship, leadership and care.The RN Field Staff - Hospice is responsible for the planning, coordination and delivery of quality hospice care and services, ensuring compliance in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.**Essential Activities and Tasks****Care Management and Service Delivery - 90%*** Provides ongoing assessment and nursing care to patient in homes and health care facilities.* Ensures an accurate evaluation of patient needs, develops and implements a comprehensive care plan that addresses current needs.* Follows current nursing professional standards of practice and agency approved protocols for hospice.* Provides effective pain and symptom management for the comfort of patients.* Communicates with other health care providers about changes in condition and patient needs.* Assesses patient and caregiver needs and provides education when necessary.* Commitment to high quality customer service for internal and external customers.* Prepares for IDG by reviewing Care Plan, reconciling medications and projecting patient/family needs, if applicable.**Quality and Compliance Management - 10%*** Audits and maintains current and accurate patient records through use of laptop computers and paper/chart documentation in accordance with policies, federal, state, and local guidelines.* Participates in quality improvement projects as needed.* Maintains knowledge of requirements of regulatory agencies, accrediting bodies, and third-party payers.All other duties as assigned.**Qualifications**Education* Current unencumbered license for the state of Ohio to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) required.Experience* One year experience in acute care or medical-surgical nursing required.* Experience in a Medicare-certified home health agency preferred.* Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and the internet required.* Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.Other Requirements* Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.* Must possess a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record. Must be insurable under professional liability and crime coverage policies as specified by insurance carrier underwriting standards.**Working Conditions and Special Requirements*** Sitting - Up to 4 hours/day* Standing - Up to 8 hours/day* Walking - Up to 6 hours/day* Lifting, transferring, pushing or pulling patients or equipment/supplies. - Up to 50 pounds* Driving - Up to 6 hours/day* Work weekends, evenings, and holidays.* Required as scheduled* On-call availability - 24/7 for emergencies* Subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, and cuts. - Work day* Subject to residents/patients/patients with various disease processes. - Occasional* May be exposed to infectious waste, disease, conditions, etc. including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses. - Work day* Risk Category for Exposure to Bloodborne Diseases - I