RN-Hospice PRN/Minimum of 3 shifts/month

SSM Health

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About The Position

SSM Health at Home is seeking caring Hospice nurses for the Shawnee, Meeker, Seminole, Choctaw, and Midwest City territories. This position is PRN, requiring a minimum of 3 shifts per month, including 1 weekend and 1 holiday. The schedule is Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with on-call duties one overnight per week and one weekend every 6 weeks. The role involves coordinating, facilitating, and performing interdisciplinary plans of care through assessment and evaluation of patient conditions and the effectiveness of care under the direction of the attending physician. Nurses will travel to patient homes, Community-Based Residential Facilities (CBRF), assisted living locations, hospitals, or other settings to meet with patients and their families/caregivers, assess care needs, and ensure compliance with home care and hospice service regulations.

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing.
• Proof of motor vehicle liability insurance that meets minimum state requirements upon hire and upon request.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
• May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures.
• Collaborates, consults, and communicates with physician regarding the plan of care and changes to patient status.
• Provides physician with regular updates on progress and recommends revision of plan care, documents status and communication in adherence with regulations.
• Coordinates and communicates with multi-disciplinary team members and outside agencies as appropriate to achieve expected outcomes for patient care and education through end of life or discharge.
• Completes admission paperwork and verifies insurance information.
• Completes a comprehensive medical assessment by entering data into the clinical computer program.
• Ensures that patient assessment is completed in a timely manner.
• Provides skilled nursing care within the established plan of care, including performance of tasks such as taking vitals, performing wound care, IV care, ostomy care, blood draws, injections, and the physical assessment of the overall patient’s medical condition.
• Documents visit notes, treatments, and care.
• Follows visit pattern according to physicians orders and ensures required visits are completed in a timely manner.
• Ensures all documentation is timely, accurate, and complete in adherence to regulations.
• Collaborates with the patient, patient’s family, and healthcare team to develop a comprehensive plan of care based on the unique needs of the patient.
• Responds to calls from patients, family members, and others, completes follow-up to address needs, issues, or concerns.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: instant access to earned, unpaid base pay through DailyPay (fees may apply).
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees