Good Shepherd Hospice·Elk City, Oklahoma
The RN Case Manager provides nursing assessments and care planning to maximize the comfort of hospice patients and their families. Responsibilities include coordinating with physicians, managing patient records, and providing support during the end-of-life process.
Receives patient assignments from the Patient Care Manager or Case Manager. Initiates communication with attending physicians, hospice staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for the patient/family. Cultivates communication and bereavement skills. Maintains regular communication with the attending physician concerning patient/family care. Contacts families of new patient assignment, maintains regular communication as requested or desired by family. Obtains data on physical, psychological, social and spiritual factors that may influence patient/family health status and incorporate that data into the Plan of Care. Maintains up to date patient records so that problems, plans, actions and goals are accurately and clearly stated and changes are reflected as they occur. Turn paperwork into office as required by Medicare and Good Shepherd Hospice policies and procedures. Instructs the patient and caregiver: How to administer medication, recognizing side effects, and adverse reactions. How to perform personal care and oral hygiene. How to assist in lifting, moving, ambulation and exercise. Disaster/Safety Management. How to prepare for the events preceding death. Informs the Patient Care Manager of unusual or potentially problematic patient/family issues. Attends the Hospice team meetings and other patient conferences, including care plan meetings, as deemed necessary by the Patient Care Manager. Provides appropriate support at time of death. Shares in providing 24-hour, seven days a week coverage to patients and families. Evaluates hospice aides every two weeks. Evaluate LPN at a minimum of one time per month. Through individualized studies, learn and develop understanding of hospice philosophy. Become proficient in pain management through individualized reading, in services or seminars. All other task assigned
Registered Nurse currently licensed in the state in which the care is provided. Previous experience in hospice, home health, geriatrics or general medical/surgical nursing. Demonstrated commitment to the hospice philosophy of care.
Candidates must be a Registered Nurse currently licensed in the state of practice. Previous experience in hospice, home health, geriatrics, or medical/surgical nursing is preferred.
Market context
RN case manager roles in Oklahoma are often tied to home health, managed care, and discharge planning, where employers look for nurses who can coordinate care across settings. This role is competitive because it requires an active Oklahoma RN license, CPR, a valid driver’s license with liability insurance, and clinical experience, though some candidates may qualify through approval or an intern program. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and driver documentation before applying.
