RN, Hospice

Duncan Regional Hospital; Duncan (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncan Regional Hospital is seeking an experienced RN for DRH Home Care and Hospice in Duncan, OK. This full-time, day-shift role requires travel to patients' homes to provide comprehensive nursing care, conduct assessments, develop and implement care plans, monitor outcomes, and coordinate services with physicians and the broader care team.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong communication, documentation accuracy, infection control adherence, and a commitment to patient education, safety,

Qualifications

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to travel to multiple patient homes and coordinate care.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Restores and promotes patient health by completing the nursing process: assessment, analysis, goals, interventions, and evaluation.
• Travel to patient homes and facilities to provide care and services as needed.
• Collaborates with physicians and the multidisciplinary team.
• Educates patients and families about care plans and needs.
• Documents care timely and accurately and maintains confidentiality.

Skills

Communication

English fluency

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Documentation

Education

Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: DRH Home Care and Hospice - Duncan, OK 73533 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: 2 Year Degree Travel Percentage: Road Warrior Job Shift: Day Shift Job Category: Nursing

RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)

• Restores and promotes patient’s health by completing the nursing process including assessment, analysis of data, establishing goals, prioritizing and implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes.
• Travel in a company or own vehicle to multiple homes and facilities will be necessary to provide the care and services to the patients.
• Collaborates with physicians/providers, and multidisciplinary team members.
• Identifies patient care needs by establishing personal rapport with patients and their families and provides emotional, psychological, and spiritual support.
• Identifies patient and family education needs and utilizes appropriate resources to meet those needs.
• Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic and regulatory standards; administers medications and treatments prescribed by any person authorized by state law to prescribe.
• Protects patients and team members by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols; medication administration and storage procedures; and controlled substance regulations.
• Documents patient care services timely and accurately.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Delegating tasks as may safely be performed by others, consistent with educational preparation and that do not conflict with the provisions of the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act.
• Ensures operation of equipment by verifying preventive maintenance requirements are met; calling for repairs; and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge through continuing education opportunities including internal and external educational offerings.
• Maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information and participating in team problem-solving methods.
• Appropriately adapts assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the physical, cultural, age‑specific, and other developmental needs of each person served.
• Regular attendance and punctuality for scheduled shifts.
• Must adhere to safety protocols at all times.
• Utilization of assistive devices for lifting is mandatory.
• Implement DRH Standards of Behavior and exhibit behaviors consistent with DRH core values.
• Per DRH policy, all required conditions of employment must be met and maintained including required vaccinations.
• This position requires respirator and fit testing. Required testing will be performed on all team members at risk for exposure to airborne infectious diseases, droplet producing procedures, or any caustic chemicals.
• Performs other similar duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications: Communication skills including fluency in oral and written English. Basic computer skills including the ability to send/receive/email, navigate information technology associated with the position, and use Electronic Health Record information tools. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; Ability to remain flexible to quickly adapt to urgent situations. Ability to adapt procedures, processes, tools, equipment, and techniques to accomplish the requirements of the position. Advanced, fingerprint background checks are required for this position.

Education and/or Experience:Associate or Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from a program accredited by the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education (ACEN) or Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA).

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: Current, unencumbered RN license in the State of Oklahoma or multistate licensure in a party state in compliance with primary residency rules and requirements. American Heart Association BLS required; May have up to 30 days from date of hire or transfer to obtain. NIHSS preferred. For those positions requiring travel, a current valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance must be maintained.

Safety-Sensitive Position

This is a “Safety-Sensitive” Position as defined by Oklahoma law. As such, please be advised that applicants for this position cannot test positive in pre-employment drug tests (or any drug tests administered after employment begins) for the presence of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a psychoactive component of cannabis. This is true even if the applicant is in possession of a valid medical marijuana card that otherwise allows the license‑holder to legally use and consume medical marijuana. Team Members in “Safety‑Sensitive” positions are not permitted to test positive for the presence of THC in any pre‑employment drug test, or any other drug test administered after employment begins. This information is provided to applicants as a resource to the application process. This is not a request for any applicant to disclose personal medical information during the application process. If you have any questions about the information in this disclaimer please direct these questions to a member of Human Resources.

This position requires respirator and fit testing. Required testing will be performed on all team members at risk for exposure to airborne infectious diseases, droplet producing procedures, or any caustic chemicals.

As a condition of employment, vaccinations are required per DRH Policy. Medical and Religious Exemptions are available upon request.