Hospice Home Care Registered Nurse (RN)
Company: Hospice of the Western Reserve
Location: Willoughby
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description JOIN US IN MAKING THE MOST OF
EVERY DAY! Hospice of The Western Reserve operates in celebration
of the individual worth of each life, we strive to relieve
suffering, enhance comfort, promote quality of life, foster choice
in end-of-life care and support effective grieving. WHY US? We
believe that our success starts with our greatest asset: OUR
EMPLOYEES! We live our shared core values in everything we do:
COMPASSION. EXCELLENCE. EQUALITY. INTEGRITY. SERVICE. STEWARDSHIP .
We have a passion for purpose driven work! Do you? JOIN OUR FAMILY!
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. WHAT
YOU WILL DO: 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.
Other Responsibilities: Participate in public relations, community
outreach and promotion of Hospice of the Western Reserve. Assist
with orientation of new employees. Assist with in-service programs
as requested. Serve on committees as appropriate or assigned.
Assist with education/precepting of students SUCCESS CAPABILITIES:
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. DETAILS: Total Rewards Package to include Retirement, Health,
Dental, Vision, voluntary benefits and Corporate Discounts Tuition
Assistance Exempt role Technology Package Protocols in place for
wellbeing during COVID-19 CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 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. NOTE: 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 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.
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