DescriptionGood Shepherd Hospice is seeking a compassionate candidate for a Registered Nurse serving patients and their families in Ardmore and surrounding communities.The ideal candidate must be passionate about providing quality care and excellent service to patients and their families. The Hospice RN provides nursing assessment, planning and care to maximize the comfort and health of patients and families inaccordance with the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care.#IND28am to 5pm, Monday thru FridayPrevious experience in hospice, home health, or geriatrics preferredKey Responsibilities 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 mayinfluence 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:a. How to administer medication, recognizing side effects, and adverse reactions. b. How to perform personal care and oral hygiene.c. How to assist in lifting, moving, ambulation and exercise.d. Disaster/Safety Management.e. 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 hospicephilosophy.Become proficient in pain management through individualized reading, in services or seminars.All other task assignedSkills Knowledge and ExpertiseHospice experience preferredMust be of high integrity including maintenance of confidential information including all patient recordsWorks as a team player, following directions and adhering to defined care plansDemonstrated commitment to the hospice philosophy of careCan successfully pass background checks Registered Nurse currently licensed in the state in which the care is provided.BenefitsPaid HolidaysHealth, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance401K Investment Plan with employer matching program5 Weeks Paid time off based off hours accruedMileage ReimbursementEducation FundAbout Good Shepherd HospiceGood Shepherd Hospice opened its first office in Oklahoma City in 1995. Today, we have a regional presence serving Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri and Texas. Along the way, we've touched the lives of more than 20,000 patients and shepherded 50,000+ family members through their time of need, offering bereavement support for as long as they desired it.Job Type: Full-time
