RN – Hospice | Full-Time Days | Every Other Weekend

Mercy; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Mercy seeks a Registered Nurse to provide skilled nursing care for terminally ill patients in patients' homes, following physician orders and nursing standards.

Requires RN licensure, CPR, and a valid driver's license, with strong observation, assessment, documentation, and teamwork skills. Home health role involves coordinating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure compassionate, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved school of nursing.
• Current licensure by the State Board of Nursing in the applicable state.
• Must be a licensed driver.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled professional nursing care to terminally ill patients in their home as prescribed by the physician.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support patient comfort and quality of life.
• Monitor and respond to patient needs, manage symptoms, and educate family caregivers.

Skills

Observation

Nursing assessment

Communication

EMR documentation

Self-directed

Team collaboration

Education

RN education

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

***This position qualifies for a $10,000 sign on bonus***

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing skilled professional nursing care to assigned terminally ill patients in their place of residence, as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with the standards of the nursing.

Position Details:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Graduation from an approved school of nursing.
• Licensure: Current licensure by the State Board of Nursing in the applicable state of practice.
• Licensure: Must be a licensed driver.
• Certification(s): CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)

Preferred Qualifications:

Education:

Experience:

• Recent hospice or long-term care experience
• Experience with issues related to death/dying and bereavement.
• One-year general nursing experience preferred.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

• Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
• Understands Hospice philosophy; principles related to death and dying and pain management.
• Has excellent observation, good nursing assessment and communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills with the ability to provide good documentation within an electronic medical record and submits in a timely manner.
• Is self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision.
• Flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligation and has ability to work within an interdisciplinary team.

Physical Requirements:

• Position requires the ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Position requires prolonged standing and walking during each shift.
• Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

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