RN-Hospice - PRN

Mercy; El Reno (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan matching

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide skilled hospice care in patients' homes, following physician orders and nursing standards. The role requires state licensure, CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license.

You will work within an interdisciplinary team to deliver compassionate end‑of‑life care and thorough documentation in an EMR. Ideal candidates will have recent hospice or long‑term care experience, strong assessment and communication skills, and the ability to work

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled professional nursing care to terminally ill patients in the patient's place of residence as prescribed by the physician.
• Adhere to standards of the nursing practice and applicable regulations.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive hospice care.
• Document patient status and care provided in the electronic medical record.
• Demonstrate flexibility and compassion in a home-care setting.

Skills

Observation skills

Nursing assessment

Communication skills

Computer skills

Self-directed

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy! 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.
• 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.