Hospice Full-Time RN or LPN Weekend Nurse - Kingfisher

Shift is FRIDAY 5:00 PM - MONDAY 8:00 AM. This is a full-time position in the Kingfisher area. Travel: Up to 100%

RN Duties/Responsibilities:

• Oversees patient cases from admission to death/discharge.
• Completes all nursing assessments for each patient assigned.
• Responsible for maintaining patient medication profiles, updating as needed, while ensuring updated profile is in patient charts at the office, as well as in the facility or home.
• Updates the plan of care for each assigned patient every two weeks.
• Completes the re-certification process by assessing and accurately documenting findings on appropriate forms.
• Makes RN supervisory visits every 14 days on all assigned patients.
• Completes admissions as assigned.
• Provides on-call hours as determined by Patient Care Manager.
• Accurately communicates patients’ information to Patient Care Manager and medical staff.
• Participates in sharing of knowledge through in-services, staff meetings, and assisting in orientation of new personnel.
• Performs routine duties without physical supervision.
• Recognizes and responds to priorities in the patient care process.
• Makes sound judgements based on factual information, while seeking guidance and direction as needed for performance of all duties.
• Provides support to patients and families in a courteous manner with a positive tone.
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care.
• Provides nursing care to patients according to established policies and procedures.
• Checks status of medications provided by Hospice at each visit, and reorders as needed.
• Takes and records vital signs of the patient in an accurate and precise manner.
• Reports and records any changes in condition or behavior of the patient.
• Communicates concerns and/or changes to all disciplines.
• Any and all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.  

LPN Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assists in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care within the nursing care plan.
• Provides nursing care to patients according to established policies and procedures.
• Uses proper techniques, procedures, and safety precautions to meet individual needs of patients.
• Checks status of medications provided by Hospice, and reorders as needed.
• Performs skilled nursing visits as scheduled.
• As authorized, prepares for set-up, hangs, monitors, and discontinues intravenous fluids with accuracy according to direction.
• Provides direct care to patients, ensuring safety and comfort of the patient.
• Performs treatments and/or assists in treatments and procedures with attention to detail, accuracy, patient safety, and comfort.
• Takes and records vital signs of the patient in an accurate and precise manner.
• Reports and records any changes in condition or behavior of the patient.
• Records all care provided, following established guidelines for charting.
• Utilizes the nursing process, and is familiar with other duties, recognizing their importance to patient care.
• Participates in patient and family teaching and instruction.
• Responsible for completion of assignments while maintaining quality work.
• Able to adapt to changes in workload or patient assignments without interference to patient care.
• Able to perform in an accurate and precise manner in emergency situations when time is of the essence.
• Establishes good rapport with patients, families, and visitors, respecting patients rights to privacy and confidentiality of information.
• Communicates pertinent information regarding patient to Interdisciplinary Team, using nursing care plan approach.
• Provides support to patients and families in a courteous manner with a positive tone.
• Independently performs assigned duties, including after-hours calls.
• Participates in sharing of knowledge through in-service, staff meetings, and assisting in orientation of new personnel.
• Makes sound judgments based on factual information, seeking guidance and direction, when necessary, for performance of duties.
• Performs routine duties accurately without physical supervision.
• Assist in maintaining equipment assigned to patient care, and reports malfunctioning of equipment to appropriate personnel.
• Any and all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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RN and LPN Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills, with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced, and at times, stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

RN Education, Licenses, Certifications and Experience:

• Current Registered Nurse license.
• Current CPR Certification.
• 1-2 years of experience in home health or hospice, LTCF preferred.

LPN Education, Licenses, Certifications and Experience:

• High School Diploma, or GED equivalent.
• Licensed Practical Nurse Certification.
• Valid CPR Certification.
• 1 year of experience in home health, LTCF, or related field nursing preferred.