Hospice Weekend RN (Registered Nurse)

Ashealthnet; Chillicothe (OH); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Adena Hospice in Chillicothe, OH seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide and plan professional nursing care to hospice patients in their homes under physician direction. The role emphasizes direct patient care, accurate documentation, vital signs, diagnoses, and prescribed treatments.

As a Level 1 RN on the team, you will administer medications, assess patient needs, develop an individualized plan, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary group to ensure comfort and symptom control.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license in the state(s) where service is provided.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing or healthcare-related field preferred.
• 0–2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled nursing care in a patient’s home as ordered by the attending physician.
• Observes and monitors patient conditions and vital signs.
• Develops an individualized plan of care and adjusts as needs change.
• Administers medications as prescribed by the physician.
• Counsels patient and family on disease processes and care plan.
• Oversees and coordinates total care of patient provided by aides and LPNs.

Skills

Nursing

Home health

Patient care

Hospice

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing or healthcare

Job description

## Hospice Weekend RN (Registered Nurse)Apply: Chillicothe, Ohio: Full time: Posted Today: 13635Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY. **Schedule: Friday 12:00 pm to 12:30 am, Saturday 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, Sunday 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, one holiday every 3 years****Company: Adena Hospice** **SUMMARY**A Registered Nurse (RN) I - Hospice provides and plans professional nursing care to patients under the direction of a physician. This role involves delivering direct patient care, assisting with examinations, accurately documenting patient conditions, vital signs, diagnoses, and prescribed treatments. The Level 1 RN also administers treatments and medications as directed, contributing to the comfort and symptom control of hospice patients.**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES*** Provides skilled nursing care in a patient’s home as ordered by the attending physician* Observes and monitors patient conditions* Performs assessments to develop an individualized plan of care and adjusts as needs change* Administers medication as prescribed by the physician* Manages multi-disciplinary care as applicable* Promotes continuity of care with appropriate admissions, transfers and discharges* Counsels’ patient and family on the disease/injury processes and how to manage* Incorporates patient and family in development of plan of care* Listens to patient and family members* Oversees and supervises total care of patient provided by Aides and LPNs* Evaluates the treatments and medical condition of the patient according to the plan of care* Other duties as assigned**QUALIFICATIONS*** Performs work under minimal supervision. Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.* Possesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matter.* 0 to 2 years of experience**EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS*** Valid RN license in the state(s) where service is provided* Bachelor's degree in nursing or healthcare-related field preferred #INDADEHHOS2We’ll help you put your passion for patient care to work. Apply today!This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.