Hospice Resource Nurse RN - Waterloo, IA
About The Position
Make a Difference When It Matters Most Are you a compassionate nurse looking for meaningful work helping families in our community? Join Cedar Valley Hospice, a trusted not-for-profit organization with multiple local and national awards for high-quality, exceptional end-of-life care, including the area’s only 5-star hospice for patient care (awarded by Medicare.gov). As a Hospice Resource RN, you'll work alongside an experienced interdisciplinary team and provide expert clinical care, education and support when it matters the most. This role helps ensure continuity of care during census changes, staff illness, and vacations. Cedar Valley Hospice’s “One Team, One Mission” mentality means we support each other and that every Cedar Valley Hospice employee plays a vital role in our organization’s story. We are the premier hospice provider serving 15 counties with offices in Waterloo, Grundy Center, Independence and Waverly, and are committed to helping patients live fully and comfortably wherever they call home.
Requirements
- Current Iowa Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Positive attitude and commitment to teamwork
- Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn work-related software
- Valid Iowa driver's license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Two years of recent nursing experience, preferably working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
- Previous hospice, home health, palliative care, or related nursing experience
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care to hospice patients in homes and healthcare facilities
- Deliver compassionate end-of-life care focused on comfort, dignity and quality of life
- Assess patients physical, emotional, psychosocial and spiritual needs
- Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans
- Monitor changes in condition and update plan of care
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and care planning discussions
- Educate and support patients, caregivers and families
- Coordinate care and advocate for patients and families throughout their hospice journey
Benefits
- A supportive, team-focused culture
- Manageable on-call expectations
- A family-friendly work environment
- Generous paid time off
- Comprehensive benefits package and 401(k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) benefits
- Up to $2,500 relocation reimbursement for candidates relocating 60+ miles
- All travel in and outside of Waterloo is fully reimbursed.
- Paid travel time and mileage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
