Hospice RN Field PRN

PROGRESSIVE HOME HEALTH INC LLC•Norman, OK

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hospice RN Field provides professional nursing care to home care patients as prescribed by physicians and in compliance with the State Nurse Practice Act and agency policies and procedures. The role may also provide nursing services in institutional settings, following the applicable policies and procedures. The position manages a caseload of up to 16 patients across settings and provides support for routine, respite, continuous, inpatient, and imminent hospice care. It reports to the Administrator or other assigned managers.

Requirements

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Oklahoma.
Strong verbal, written, and electronic communication skills.
Ability to adapt to frequently changing tasks.
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and active auto liability insurance.
Willingness to travel within the service area under varying weather conditions.
Ability to work in diverse home environments and maintain focus despite frequent interruptions.
Ability to manage light to moderate stress levels and perform job duties while traveling.
Ability to engage in light to moderate physical activity, including lifting up to 50 lbs. and assisting adult clients.
Good color vision to detect subtle changes in skin tone and identify medications or color-coded supplies.
Strong hearing ability to assess and respond quickly to situations.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of hospice nursing experience.
Recent experience in direct patient care within a hospice or institutional setting.

Responsibilities

Lead and actively participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case discussions.
Manage care for up to 16 patients across different settings, ensuring patient needs and goals are met.
Use critical thinking, sound decision-making, and effective communication in patient care.
Develop and implement individualized care plans based on comprehensive assessments, updating them at least every 15 days or as patient needs evolve.
Perform RN duties including admissions, routine skilled nursing visits, evaluations, imminent visits, and on-call or PRN visits.
Comply with policies, procedures, and directives from leadership.
Supervise hospice aides by conducting visits at least every 14 days and addressing concerns through direct observation and training.
Conduct monthly supervision of assigned LPNs, including patient home visits and clinical record reviews.
Provide support for routine, respite, continuous, inpatient, and imminent levels of hospice care.
Maintain accurate, timely, complete, and acceptable documentation in accordance with Medicare standards and the Progressive Hospice Policy and Procedure Manual. Complete electronic documentation by 10:00 AM the following day, or by Monday at 10:00 AM for weekend notes.
Attend interdisciplinary team meetings every 15 days, as well as case conferences and care coordination meetings with healthcare partners.
Keep personnel files up to date and respond promptly to emergency situations.
Communicate changes in patient conditions to appropriate parties.
Coordinate care with facility staff, physicians, pharmacies, and other healthcare team members.
Provide counseling to patients and families to support emotional and practical needs.
Educate hospice personnel on procedures and assist with onboarding new staff.
Uphold ethical standards and comply with laws governing hospice care and workplace regulations.
Travel as required to provide care in diverse home environments and within the service area.