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

Care Initiatives • Council Bluffs, IA

22d

About The Position

Care Initiatives Hospice is seeking a registered nurse to provide compassionate, comprehensive care to patients with life-limiting illnesses and support their families and caregivers. Care is delivered in settings where patients are most comfortable, including their homes, long-term care communities, assisted living residences, and hospitals. The position takes a holistic approach to physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, while honoring patients’ and loved ones’ needs and wishes.

This is a full-time position with a 7-days-on, 7-days-off schedule. The nurse takes calls each night from 4:30 P.M. until 8:00 A.M., including weekend calls. Some scheduled visits may also be assigned. The role responds to emergent needs during evenings, overnight, and weekends, and supports patients and caregivers with medications, teaching, and comfort care.

Requirements

• Registered nurse (RN).
• At least two years of recent clinical nursing experience.
• Current, valid CPR certification.
• Demonstrated patience and a supportive, sensitive approach to supporting patients, families, and caregivers.
• Willingness and ability to provide care in facility and patient-home settings.

Responsibilities

• Respond to patients’ and families’ emergent needs on weekends, evenings, and overnight.
• Take calls from 4:30 P.M. until 8:00 A.M. each night and through the weekend.
• Make some assigned scheduled visits.
• Assist patients and caregivers and provide available medications.
• Teach and support patients and caregivers to promote comfort with pain, breathlessness, dying or transitioning, and support at the time of death.
• Provide compassionate, respectful, dignified care in facility and patient-home settings.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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