Hospice Nurse RN - 7D on/7D off (Council Bluffs)

Care Initiatives • Avoca, IA

22d

About The Position

Care Initiatives Hospice is seeking an experienced registered nurse to provide compassionate end-of-life care to patients in Council Bluffs, Atlantic, Avoca, and surrounding areas. Care is delivered where patients feel most comfortable, including their homes, long-term care communities, assisted living residences, and hospitals. The role takes a holistic approach to patients’ physical, emotional, and spiritual needs and works collaboratively with families and caregivers to honor patients’ needs and wishes.

This is a full-time schedule of seven days on and seven days off. The nurse takes calls from 4:30 P.M. until 8:00 A.M. each night and throughout the weekend. Some scheduled visits may also be assigned. The nurse responds to emergent needs during weekends, evenings, and overnight, supporting patients, families, and caregivers with compassionate care and guidance.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a minimum of two years of recent clinical nursing experience.
• Current, valid CPR certification.
• Demonstrated patience and a supportive, sensitive approach to patient, family, and caregiver support.
• Willingness and ability to provide care in facility and patient-home settings.

Responsibilities

• Support patients and families during times of greatest need and respond to emergent needs on weekends, evenings, and overnight.
• Assist patients and caregivers, provide available medications, and offer teaching to promote comfort with pain, breathlessness, dying or transitioning, and support at the time of death.
• Provide care in patient homes and facility settings.
• Collaborate with family members and caregivers to honor patients’ needs and wishes.
• Provide compassionate, dignified, and respectful support to patients, families, and caregivers.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Eligible team members can choose from medical, dental, vision, and other benefit options.
• Referral bonus.
• Paid time off for eligible team members.
• Digital wallet access to pay as it is earned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed