Hospice Field RN - Registered Nurse

Choice Hospice, Inc.; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Company vehicle after 90 days

Job summary

Choice Hospice, Inc. seeks a compassionate Hospice Field RN to provide patient-centered care in patients' homes and other settings within Lawton, OK.

You will assess, plan, and coordinate nursing care with an interdisciplinary team to ensure comfort and dignity at the end of life. Ideal candidates hold an active RN license, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license with hospice/home health experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Current RN license is required for the role.
• CPR certification is required or must be maintained.
• Valid driver's license is required for home visits.
• Valid auto insurance is required for driving to patient visits.
• At least 2 years Hospice RN experience preferred.
• HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of patient needs in home or care settings.
• Apply criteria for admission and re-certification for hospice care.
• Develop, implement and document the plan of care and revisions as needed.
• Educate patients and family about disease, self-care, end-of-life care and nutrition.
• Determine scope and frequency of services based on acuity and needs.
• Provide clinical directions to Hospice Aide and LPN/LVN to ensure quality care.
• Prepare progress notes showing progress toward goals and maintain documentation.
• Inform physician and team of changes in patient needs and responses to care.
• On-call responsibilities to provide care to patients and families as assigned.

Skills

Driver’s License

Auto Insurance

Hospice RN experience

Education

RN License

CPR Certification

Tools

HomeCare HomeBase

Job description

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Hospice Field RN - Registered Nurse

Full-Time OK - Lawton Hospice Branch, Lawton, OK, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 6024

About the Role:

The Hospice Field Registered Nurse (RN) plays a critical role in delivering compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals facing life-limiting illnesses in their homes or other care settings. This position focuses on managing and coordinating comprehensive nursing care plans that address physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs, ensuring comfort and dignity for patients and support for their families. The Hospice Field RN collaborates closely with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, social workers, and chaplains, to provide holistic care tailored to each patient’s unique situation. This role requires strong clinical expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to make independent decisions in dynamic environments. Ultimately, the Hospice Field RN contributes significantly to improving quality of life and facilitating a peaceful end-of-life experience for patients and their loved ones.

As a Hospice RN , you will:

Initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the impact of the terminal disease on the patients physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report, evaluations, and ADLs, (i.e., risk for grief, cultural and spiritual, verbal and non-verbal).

Apply specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and the patient’s eligibility.

Implement/develop/document the plan of care to ensure quality and continuity of care and recommend revisions to the plan as necessary.

Consult with and educate the patient and family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, nutrition and dietary needs. Prioritize any needs with the members of the IDG. Provide training to other staff as needed.

Determine scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs. Assess the ability of the caregiver to meet the patient’s immediate needs upon admission and throughout care.

Provide clinical directions to the Hospice Aide and LPN/LVN to ensure quality and continuity of service provided.

Prepare clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals. Ensure continuity of quality patient care delivered with appropriate documentation.

Inform physician and other personnel of changes in the patient’s needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient and family response to care.

Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call service to patients and families as assigned.

Requirements

Current RN License

CPR Certification

Valid Driver’s License

Valid Auto Insurance

At least 2 years of Hospice RN experience preferred

HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred

Benefits and Perks

• 401k You’re eligible after 3 months of service/The plan is 100% fully vested immediately/Choice Health At Home contributes 100% of the first 3% you contribute each pay period
  
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Company vehicle upon availability after 90 days of full time employment and all the terms and conditions set by the Fleet Car team are met.