Hospice of the Western Reserve·Mentor, Ohio
The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to terminally ill persons in collaboration with the transdisciplinary team across various settings. This includes assessing physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs, monitoring symptoms, and coordinating the implementation of the patient's Plan of Care utilizing the Nursing Process.
Hospice of the Western Reserve is now Reserve Care. Our new name reflects the full scope of care we provide while honoring nearly 50 years of trusted service. We continue to deliver expert hospice, palliative and grief support with the same compassionate team. When you join Reserve Care, you become part of a legacy that walks alongside patients, families and communities with guidance and meaningful support during life’s most important moments.
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Provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to terminally ill persons in collaboration with the transdisciplinary team in a variety of settings. Coordinate the implementation of the Plan of Care for each patient utilizing the Nursing Process.
Responsible to practice in accordance with HWR clinical standards of practice, policies and procedures
Assess physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patient and family/caregivers.
Provide intermittent skilled nursing services to the patient under the patient's physician's direction.
Monitor and evaluate pain and symptoms and provide information and assistance to the patient and family to manage those problems.
Serve as a liaison to the patient's physician(s) when needed; provide information to the physician based on knowledge relating to the patient's needs.
Provide emotional support to the patient and family/caregiver.
Refer patients and/or family members to other services when appropriate and follow-up as necessary.
Provide instruction (health teaching) to the patient and family.
Maintain and promptly complete all necessary plans and reports related to hospice care.
Participate in care conferences and bereavement follow-up.
Participate in case review, quality improvement activities and other meetings as assigned.
Plan and clinically supervise activities of HNA as related to patient care.
Participate in the on-call rotation as scheduled.
Participate in discharge planning in collaboration with other team members.
Communicate by phone or in writing to case managers as determined case by case.
Assist team with coordination of the Plan of Care which includes all disciplines including volunteer staff.
Identifies opportunities for volunteers to serve patients and families and participate in the coordination of and communication with volunteer staff.
Demonstrate positive customer-service responsiveness according to agency standards.
Flexible in meeting patient/family needs that require variable hours.
Maintain Standard and Transmission Based Precautions.
Participate in coordination of and communication with volunteer staff.
Complete annual core competency requirements.
Licensed RN in State of Ohio
Experience preferred in hospice care, home health, oncology and/or
pain and symptom management.
Current CPR certification
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, good driving record and auto accident insurance at a level acceptable to HWR and/or HWR’s insurer (Not a requirement for Hospice House staff
Hospice and Palliative Care Certification desired. Certification will be required within first 2 years of hire.
Compliance to Annual Flu Shot Policy or ability to provide exemption documentation
Provide an active auto insurance policy as a licensed driver in the State of Ohio with the proper level of coverage as directed
Provide an active driver’s license
Ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
High level of integrity, ethics and professionalism.
The responsibilities of this position are described above, and they may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other reasons. Also, this description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
Applicants who may need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact:
Careers at Hospice of the Western Reserve
17876 St. Clair Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44114
216.383.2222 or careers@hospicewr.org [careers@hospicewr.org]
Hospice of the Western Reserve is an Equal Opportunity Employer - we recognize that diverse teams make the strongest teams, and we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.
Candidates must be a Licensed RN in the State of Ohio and possess current CPR certification, along with maintaining a valid driver's license and appropriate auto insurance. Experience in hospice care, home health, oncology, and/or pain and symptom management is preferred, and Hospice and Palliative Care Certification is desired, required within the first two years of hire.
Market context
Registered Nurse roles in Ohio are typically in steady demand across hospitals, long-term care, and other direct-care settings. This role is competitive because employers usually look for an approved nursing program graduate, a valid Ohio RN license, CPR certification, and some direct care experience, with long-term care experience often preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your license status and highlight any long-term care experience in your application.
