RN Hospice Care Center

Company: Cleveland Clinic
Location: Akron
Posted on: January 9, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Come join Cleveland Clinic Justin T. Roger Hospice Care Center where you can make a difference in the community every day. At this facility, our caregivers help prepare patients and their families physically, emotionally and spiritually prepare for the end of life. Here, you will work alongside compassionate physicians, nurses and other healthcare staff to offer patients support and comfort as they adjust to the hospice environment. Hospice helps patients and their families prepare physically, emotionally and spiritually for the end of life. Our focus is on providing comfort, not a cure, and on quality of life, not duration. As an RN this team, you will collaborate with physicians and fellow caregivers to support patients within our Care Center. In this role, you can make a difference in how they view and adapt to an uncertain future, no matter what that may hold. Additionally, this position offers a flexible schedule and autonomy to work independently, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance while continuing to serve as an emotional ally and comfort. A caregiver in this position works 7:00pm to 7:30am with 3 12-hr shifts every other weekend and 2 holidays per year. A caregiver who excels in this role will: - 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. - Provide teaching and educational material to patients and families concerning diagnosis, diagnostic tests and procedures, safe and proper use of equipment, reason for and safe use of medication food/drug interactions, injury prevention, self-care and nutritional needs. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: - Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing - Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Ohio - Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross - One year of current clinical experience as an RN - One year of experience in an acute medical-surgical or critical care setting Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: - Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Prior experience in hospice or hospital floor Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/ Why You'll Love Working with Us: - 403(b) Savings & Investment Plan - Investment Pension Plan (IPP) - Tuition Reimbursement - Paid Time Off (PTO) - Employee Discounts - Dental and Vision Plans - Life Insurance and Disability Physical Requirements: - Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting packages, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. - Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. - Heavy work – Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work. Personal Protective Equipment: - Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required. Pay Range Minimum hourly: $33.50 Maximum hourly: $53.60 The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).

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