Our Mission...serving people with compassion and dignity. 

Hospice is the best one-on-one nursing experience! Good Shepherd Hospice is seeking an experienced RN or LPN to join our team serving patients and their families in Springfield and surrounding communities.  

• On Call, 7 on 7 off 

About Us  

Good Shepherd Hospice is a leading provider of hospice care with a clear vision for our future, strong leadership to guide us and great opportunities for all current and future employees. We opened our 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. Every member of our medical team – and volunteer staff – receives comprehensive, ongoing training. We are Medicare Certified and State Licensed.  

Benefits 

• Paid Holidays 
• Health, Dental and Life Insurance 
• 401K Investment Plan with employer matching program  
• 5 Weeks Paid time off based off hours accrued  
• Mileage Reimbursement 
• Education Fund 

Responsibilities 

The Hospice RN or LPN plans, implements and evaluates the nursing care of Hospice patients, working with families, caregivers and other members of the interdisciplinary team. 

• Professional Management of the Patient and Family 
• Communication with Medical Professionals, the Hospice Team and Others  
• Maintaining Accurate, Up-to-Date Records 
• Training the Patient and Caregiver 
• Elevating Necessary Matters to the Attention of the Patient Care Manager 

Requirements 

• Registered Nurse License 
• Commitment to Providing Excellent Customer Service to Patients and Families 
• Valid Driver’s License 
• Hospice Experience Preferred (or previous experience in home health, geriatrics or general medical/surgical nursing required) 
• Strong organizational and self-management skills 
• Can successfully pass background checks