RN Hospice

Cleveland Clinic; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 74,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cleveland Clinic is seeking an RN for Hospice in Akron, OH. This full-time position offers an evening shift focused on compassionate end-of-life care, emphasizing comfort and quality of life for patients and families.

Responsibilities include supervision, admissions and ongoing assessments, pain management, safety, and coordination of care for a caseload, with documentation reflecting patient condition and intervention effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing. BSN preferred.
• Current RN license in Ohio.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, assessment, planning, and direct patient care to hospice patients.
• Perform admissions assessments and re-assessments.
• Assess patients for safety risks, abuse, and neglect.
• Assess, document, and manage patient pain.
• Administer medications and treatments safely with focus on patient comfort.
• Coordinate care for a caseload of patients.
• Document changes in patient condition and effectiveness of care.
• Evaluate and revise plans of care.
• Educate patients, caregivers, and family, considering cultural issues.

Skills

Patient care

Assessment & planning

Safety & risk assessment

Documentation

Medication administration

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

The RN Hospice position at Cleveland Clinic involves providing compassionate care to hospice patients and their families, focusing on comfort and quality of life. This role is ideal for nurses who thrive in collaborative environments and seek autonomy in their work.

Highlights

• Pay: $73,840 - $115,648 annually
• Location: Akron, OH
• Schedule: Full-time, Evening shift

What You'll Do

• Provide supervision, assessment, planning, and direct patient care to hospice patients.
• Perform accurate and complete admissions assessments and re-assessments.
• Assess patients for safety risks, abuse, and neglect.
• Assess, document, and manage patient’s pain.
• Prioritize and document patient problems.
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately with a focus on patient comfort.
• Coordinate care for managing a caseload of patients.
• Document changes in patient condition and effectiveness and timeliness of care/interventions.
• Evaluate, update, and revise plans of care.
• Assess educational needs of patients, caregivers, and family while considering cultural issues and other special challenges.

Requirements

Education

• Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing
• BSN preferred

Experience

• 1+ years of current clinical experience as an RN
• 1+ year of experience in an acute medical-surgical or critical care setting

Licenses & Certifications

• Current RN License in Ohio
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)

About Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland Clinic is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They focus on innovation and collaboration to improve health outcomes and enhance the patient experience.