Hospice Nurse - RN Visit Nurse (PRN)
About The Position
Care Initiatives Hospice is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to provide hospice care to patients in the place they call home, which may include a private home, long-term care community, assisted living residence, or hospital. The role takes a holistic approach to addressing patients’ physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, and works collaboratively with family members, caregivers, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team to honor patients’ needs and wishes with compassion, dignity, and respect. The nurse uses clinical knowledge, assessment, and procedural skills to deliver high-quality care; performs patient assessments; develops and updates individualized plans of care under physician direction; and provides counseling and education to patients, caregivers, and families. The role also includes ongoing patient visits and interdisciplinary assessment, along with clear, concise, and accurate clinical documentation.
Requirements
- Active Iowa RN license.
- Active CPR certification.
- Hospice or palliative care experience.
- Current driver’s license and automobile liability insurance.
- Ability to travel between multiple locations within the region.
- Home access to the internet.
- Ability to obtain Hospice and Palliative Registered Nurse Certification (CHPN) within 24 months of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of verifiable experience working as a nurse (RN/LPN) is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Use clinical nursing knowledge, physical assessment, and procedural skills to deliver high-quality patient care in the patient’s place of residence.
- Develop and oversee the plan of care under the direction of the physician and ensure appropriate interdisciplinary involvement.
- Perform initial and comprehensive patient assessments in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Conduct ongoing visits and interdisciplinary assessment of the patient.
- Deliver quality care and complete clear, concise, and accurate clinical documentation.
- Provide patient, caregiver, and family counseling and education as indicated in the plan of care.
- Develop and continually update plans of care identifying services required to meet patient-specific needs.
Benefits
- Competitive wage.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefit options for eligible employees.
- 403(b).
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Referral bonus program.
- Company-paid training and education through tuition reimbursement.
- Digital wallet access to wages as they are earned.
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