Assistant Nurse Manager - Hospice of Cincinnati - Central Inpatient Unit

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.

Provides leadership in delivering compassionate, patient- and family-centered hospice care, including symptom management, end-of-life support, and coordination of interdisciplinary services. 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.

Step into a meaningful role within our Hospice Care Team as an Assistant Nurse Manager dedicated to supporting patients and families during some of life’s most vulnerable moments.  You’ll serve as a trusted resource for nurses, physicians, caregivers, and loved ones, helping maintain comfort, dignity, and continuity of care.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who is compassionate and confident working independently in a field-based or home‑care setting. A passion for supporting colleagues, providing calm reassurance, and upholding the highest standards of patient-centered care will make you an invaluable part of our hospice mission.

Location:

Hospice of Cincinnati - 4310 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242

Work Schedule:

• Full Time (40 hours weekly) (no weekends, no holidays, on call commitment) 
• Evening Shift (1pm-9pm)

Incentives & Benefits: 

We offer competitive shift differentials, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement. Please use the link to view TriHealth’s benefits: https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits  

To explore more about Hospice and the care we provide click the link below:

  https://hospiceofcincinnati.org/

Job Overview:

Under the direction of and in collaboration with the nurse manager, has 24-hour accountability for their area(s) of responsibility. This accountability encompasses: patient care outcomes, service excellence, human resource issues, fiscal management, quality improvement compliance, and communication. Emphasis should be placed on creating a positive environment that fosters professional growth and retention. This environment is supported by the Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) acting as a role model and as a mentor and coach to the staff.

Job 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 licensure (Required)
• certification within specialty within two years of assuming position Required 
• Membership in related professional organizations Preferred

Job Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of high-quality patient care and achievement of clinical outcomes through effective leadership, collaboration, and operational oversight.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of unit-based clinical and administrative policies, procedures, and practice standards.
• Serve as a clinical and administrative resource for nursing staff, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Coordinate, organize, and evaluate patient care delivery while fostering collaboration across the healthcare team.
• Assist with the day-to-day operations of the nursing unit and provide leadership coverage in the absence of the Nurse Manager.
• Support staffing operations including recruitment, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, retention, performance management, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Promote a positive work environment that supports staff satisfaction, retention, teamwork, and professional accountability.
• Coach, mentor, and develop staff through ongoing performance feedback, educational opportunities, and career development planning.
• Partner with nurse educators to identify learning needs and support competency development, certification, and continuing education.
• Participate in annual planning, quality improvement initiatives, and organizational projects that support system-wide goals.
• Assist with patient care as needed while maintaining operational and leadership responsibilities.
• Evaluate equipment and resource needs to support safe, efficient patient care and departmental operations.
• Lead a team of approximately 10-19 direct reports while promoting accountability, engagement, and professional growth.
• Foster a culture of evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, continuous improvement, and exceptional patient-centered care.

Working Conditions:

Bending - Frequently 

Climbing - Rarely 

Concentrating - Consistently 

Continuous Learning - Consistently 

Hearing: Conversation - Consistently 

Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently 

Interpersonal Communication - Consistently 

Kneeling - Rarely 

Lifting <10 Lbs. - Consistently 

Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely 

Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally 

Pulling - Rarely 

Pushing - Rarely 

Reaching - Rarely 

Reading - Consistently 

Sitting - Consistently 

Standing - Rarely 

Stooping - Rarely 

Talking - Consistently 

Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently 

Use of Hands - Frequently 

Color Vision - Occasionally 

Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently 

Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently 

Walking - Frequently

Leadership Performance Standards

TriHealth leaders create a culture of engagement, safety & reliability and high performance by consistently modeling and utilizing the following TriHealth Way leadership competencies, tactics and ALWAYS Behaviors to drive strategic pillar results:

Achievement of Annual Pillar Goals: 

1) Safety/Quality, 2) Service, 3) Growth, 4) Culture/People, 5) Finance

Leadership Competencies: 

TriHealth Way of Leading 

TriHealth Way of Serving 

Transformation Change 

Drive for Results 

Build Organizational Talent

Leadership Tactics: 

Conduct department huddles. Generally, clinical departments hold daily huddles, non-clinical hold weekly huddles. 

Regularly Round on Team Members, using questions from the rounding log. 

• 25 or fewer team members = monthly 
• 26-50 team members = every other month 
• 51+ (and optional team members) = quarterly
• Lead monthly team meetings using meeting agenda template; review stoplight report; cascade key leadership messages.
• Model, coach and validate team members use of TriHealth Way behaviors (AIDET + Promise, Always Behaviors and Always HEARD).
• Recognize team members for safety wins, positive performance and demonstrating SERVE and ALWAYS behaviors, TriHealth Way of Leading, Serving and Delivering Care.

Keywords:

Hospice, Manager, Supervisor, End of Life Care, Nursing, Charge RN, Palliative Care, Pain Management, Care Coordination, Comfort Care, Inpatient Hospice, Hospice Case Manager