Good Shepherd Hospice·Elk City, Oklahoma
The RN provides nursing assessments and care planning to maximize the comfort of hospice patients and their families. Responsibilities include coordinating with physicians, managing medication, and providing support during the end-of-life process.
Overview Good Shepherd Hospice is seeking a compassionate candidate for a Registered Nurse PRN serving patients and their families in OKC and surrounding communities. The RN provides nursing assessment, planning and care to maximize the comfort and health of patients and families. The RN responds to all phone calls promptly and appropriately, makes patient visits as necessary and completes after hours admissions and deaths as needed. Previous experience in hospice, home health, or geriatrics preferred
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
Candidates must be Registered Nurses with a preference for experience in hospice, home health, or geriatrics. The role requires the ability to provide 24/7 coverage and perform patient evaluations.
Market context
Nursing roles in Oklahoma typically see steady demand across hospitals, clinics, long-term care, and community settings. These positions are competitive because employers often look for reliable bedside skills, current or soon-to-be-obtained BLS certification, and the ability to meet basic education or experience requirements. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your BLS timeline and tailor your application to match the experience level the posting asks for.
