Job Description
Job Description
Schedule : 4 : 00PM - 12 : 00AM
Includes rotating every 4th weekend and holiday rotation.
Summary of Position : The After-Hours Nurse is responsible for direct patient care after business hours.
Education and Experience :
- Graduation from an approved School of Nursing.
- Current RN or LPN licensure in the State of Ohio.
- Minimum of two years of experience in Medical / Surgical, Oncology or community health nursing.
- Hospice experience preferred.
Special Skills and Requirements :
Shall have a valid driver’s license.Excellent customer service skills.Detail oriented with excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.Ability to follow instructions.Ability to work independently without supervision.Travel to other sites as needed. Travel may be in inclement weather.Ability to lift 25 lbs. of supplies or equipment.Requires various amounts of sitting, standing, twisting, turning, bending, lifting and walking.Ability to assist with patient care activities such as ambulation, transfers, and positioning.Responsibilities of Position :
Provide competent nursing care to assigned patient through skilled symptom management, emotional support, appropriate teaching and timely response to patient and family needs including -Routine Homecare Visits
End of Life / Continuous Care
Referrals and AdmissionsCare Center AssistanceChart ReviewsOther duties as assigned.Explain hospice services and benefits in regard to Medicare, Medicaid and Private Insurances and knows when to use Palliative Care Interventions’ and ABN’s.Obtain and enter orders from Medical Directors and Physicians when deemed appropriate.Order appropriate Durable Medical Equipment (DME) for patient.Perform competent initial nursing assessments.Facilitate continuity of care by coordinating admission of home-care patients to in-patient setting (hospital, nursing home), as needed.Work evenings and weekends as needed to meet the needs of the patients and families and agency backup schedule.Complete all documentation as required by the organization in compliance with Agency policy, accreditation bodies, and governing requirements.Maintain clinical competency for assigned responsibilities and procedures.Other duties as assignedEstablished in 1980, EverHeart Hospice is a community-focused, non-profit organization dedicated to delivering exceptional, individualized end-of-life care. We treat our patients and families like family, ensuring their final journey is meaningful and memorable.
Take the next step in your career—join a team that values your expertise, your schedule, and your passion for compassionate care.
Benefits of joining the team :
Medical, Dental / Vision BenefitsPTO, Sick time / Paid Holidays401(k) and 401(k) Matching (after 1 year)$200 Clothing Allowance towards initial scrubsMileage reimbursementWork / Life BalanceEmployee Discount ProgramsPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)-qualified employerComprehensive Lifestyle benefitsPayActiv Options - Get paid on your schedule, not just payday5 Days a Week
40 Scheduled Hours