Skilled Hospice Nurse provides compassionate skilled nursing care to hospice patients across the Cincinnati area in accordance with the plan of care and applicable nursing practice standards.
- Assess patients’ needs and monitor condition changes.
- Manage pain and other symptoms to support comfort.
- Educate patients and caregivers on care plans, symptom management, and expectations.
- Document nursing assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and timely.
- Coordinate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.
- Deliver care that aligns with hospice goals and individualized patient needs.
Qualifications/Skills: strong clinical assessment and symptom management skills, sound nursing judgment, clear communication for patient/caregiver education, thorough documentation, and effective teamwork with interdisciplinary care partners.