Hospice RN PRN

Elara Caring • Shawnee, OK

7h

About The Position

Elara Caring is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to provide hospice care. The nurse assesses patients’ physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs and incorporates findings into the Plan of Care. The role includes completing initial evaluations, reassessing nursing needs during follow-up visits, monitoring patient condition, communicating significant changes and safety concerns, and updating the Plan of Care as needs change. The nurse educates and supports patients, families, caregivers, and facility staff on the Plan of Care, hospice philosophy, and pain and symptom management, while coordinating care with physicians, branch leadership, facility staff, and the interdisciplinary care team.

Requirements

• Current state license as a Registered Nurse.
• Graduation from an accredited Certificate, Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
• At least 1 year of experience as a nurse in a clinical care setting.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, documentation requirements, and deadlines.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record, or reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a hospice or home health environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs and incorporate findings into the Plan of Care.
• Complete initial evaluations and reassess nursing needs during follow-up visits based on patient, family, and facility needs.
• Monitor patient condition and promptly communicate significant changes, concerns, or safety issues to the physician and care team.
• Update the Plan of Care as patient needs change and coordinate revisions with appropriate care team members.
• Educate and support patients, families, caregivers, and facility staff on the Plan of Care, hospice philosophy, and pain and symptom management.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director, attending physician, branch leadership, facility staff, and interdisciplinary care team to coordinate patient care.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including pet insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Family and pet bereavement leave.
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) or mileage reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree