Assistant Nurse Manager - Hospice of Cincinnati

About the role

The Central Inpatient Unit at Hospice of Cincinnati is a 40-bed unit caring for patients with diverse end-of-life needs. This role supports the Nurse Manager with 24-hour accountability for operations, including patient care outcomes, staff management, quality, service, and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Nurse Manager with 24-hour accountability for operations, including patient care outcomes, staff management, quality, service, and financial performance.
• Provides leadership in delivering compassionate, patient- and family-centered hospice care, including symptom management, end-of-life support, and coordination of interdisciplinary services.
• Serves as a trusted resource for nurses, physicians, caregivers, and loved ones, helping maintain comfort, dignity, and continuity of care.
• Supports goals-of-care discussions, promotes dignity and comfort, and ensures care aligns with hospice philosophy and regulatory standards.
• Fosters a positive, supportive work environment through leadership, coaching, and staff development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Required)
• 2 - 3 years experience in Clinical Nursing or in a related field (Required)
• 1 - 2 years Progressive Leadership in Nursing (Required)
• Registered Nurse certification within specialty within two years of assuming position (Required)

Qualifications

• Membership in related professional organizations Preferred
• Assists in assuring the delivery of quality patient care to achieve desired outcomes.
• Participates in formulation/revision of unit clinical and administrative practice policies and procedures in accordance with the goals of the organization and nursing.
• Acts as a clinical and administrative resource for unit personnel.
• Plans, organizes, and evaluates the provision of care by collaborating in a collegial manner with physicians and other members of the health team.
• Maintains ongoing professional development.
• Affirms the overall nursing operations, which includes annual planning in support of system-wide initiatives.
• Coordinates and assists as necessary in patient care on designated shifts.
• Determines equipment.
• Affirms the overall responsibility to recruit and retain staff: Interviews, hires, and coordinates orientation of staff; Utilizes counseling and progressive discipline as needed.
• Creates a work environment which is conducive to staff retention.
• Assumes responsibility for the development of employees: Develops staff through identification of educational and organizational opportunities in collaboration with nurse educators.
• Coaches and mentors staff through ongoing performance feedback.

Skills

• Compassion
• Confidence
• Working independently in a field-based or home-care setting

Benefits

• Competitive shift differentials
• Opportunities for professional growth
• A comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement

Pay

Details not specified

Schedule

Full Time (40 hours weekly) (no weekends, no holidays, on call commitment) Evening Shift Incentives