Hospice Field RN PRN

Overview

Hospice Field RN PRN – Enid Hospice Branch, Enid, OK, US. This role supports compassionate, patient-centered end-of-life care in patients  homes or other care settings. The Hospice Field Registered Nurse collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to manage and coordinate comprehensive nursing care plans addressing physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs, ensuring comfort and dignity for patients and support for families.

About the Role

The Hospice Field Registered Nurse (RN) plays a critical role in delivering patient-centered care to individuals facing life-limiting illnesses. This role requires strong clinical expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to make independent decisions in dynamic environments, contributing to an improved quality of life and a peaceful end-of-life experience for patients and their loved ones.

• Conduct initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the impact of terminal disease on the patient s physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical records, case conferences, team reports, evaluations, and ADLs (including risk for grief, cultural and spiritual, verbal and non-verbal considerations).
• Apply criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and the patient s eligibility.
• Implement, develop, and document the plan of care to ensure quality and continuity of care, and recommend revisions to the plan as necessary.
• Consult with and educate the patient and family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, nutrition and dietary needs; prioritize needs with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG); provide training to other staff as needed.
• Determine scope and frequency of services based on acuity and patient/family needs; assess the caregiver s ability to meet the patient s immediate needs upon admission and throughout care.
• Provide clinical directions to the Hospice Aide and LPN/LVN to ensure quality and continuity of service provided.
• Prepare clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals and ensure continuity of quality patient care with proper documentation.
• Inform physicians and other personnel of changes in the patient s needs and outcomes of interventions; evaluate patient and family response to care.
• Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call service to patients and families as assigned.

• Current RN License
• CPR Certification
• Valid Driver s License
• Valid Auto Insurance
• At least 2 years of Hospice RN experience preferred