Hospice RN PRN

Elara Caring • Shawnee, OK

11d

About The Position

At Elara Caring, employees contribute to the growth of the home care industry and carry out the company’s mission by providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place. The Registered Nurse provides compassionate hospice care, assessing patients’ needs, developing and updating plans of care, monitoring patient conditions, educating patients and caregivers, and coordinating with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team.

Requirements

• Current state license as a Registered Nurse.
• Graduate of 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. Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree