Hospice Nurse - LPN

Cedar Valley Hospice • Waterloo, IA

10d

About The Position

Cedar Valley Hospice is seeking a Hospice Nurse (LPN) to provide compassionate clinical care, education, and support to patients and families receiving end-of-life care. The LPN works alongside an experienced interdisciplinary team and provides direct nursing care under the direction of an RN, helping patients live as fully and comfortably as possible wherever they call home.

This is a full-time position based in the Waterloo, Iowa area. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with an average of 2–3 weekends per year, 1–2 weeknights per month of on-call coverage, and participation in a holiday on-call rotation. The role involves travel throughout the service area and work in patient homes, healthcare facilities, and office settings. Pre-employment/post-offer physical, TB, and drug screening are required.

Requirements

• Current Iowa state LPN license.
• Positive attitude and ability to work as a team player.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer skills, ability to learn work-related software, and basic typing skills.
• Current Iowa driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and car insurance.
• Ability to move up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to travel throughout the service area and work in patient homes, healthcare facilities, and office settings.
• Ability to alternate between sitting, standing, walking, and driving throughout the workday.
• Completion of required pre-employment/post-offer physical, TB, and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• 3–5 years of recent nursing experience in a related field.
• One year of experience in hospice or home care nursing.
• Experience working in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing assessment of the physical, emotional, and mental statuses of patients and families.
• Provide direct nursing care under the direction of an RN.
• Use teaching, assessment, observation, and intervention skills to provide comfort and care that maximizes patient and family quality of life.
• Assist the RN in monitoring and observing patients and reporting reactions to therapy.
• Promptly communicate responses to interventions to the primary RN.

Benefits

• Supportive, team-focused culture.
• Manageable on-call expectations.
• Family-friendly work environment.
• Generous paid time off.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• 401(k).
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) benefits.
• Up to $2,500 relocation reimbursement for candidates relocating 60 or more miles.

What This Job Offers

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