Rest Assured Weeknight Nurse - RN

CEDAR VALLEY HOSPICE INC•Waterloo, IA

About The Position

Cedar Valley Hospice is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse for its Rest Assured team. The nurse covers on-call needs across the service area on weeknights, Monday through Thursday, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. The salary is $67,600 per year and is guaranteed regardless of the number of hours worked on call. Weekends and holidays are not required. The role responds to calls received by the answering service, provides direct hospice nursing care, and completes visits scheduled by primary care nurses. The nurse supports patients and families through assessment, teaching, observation, and intervention; coordinates with physicians and the care team; maintains and updates individualized plans of care; and assists with hospice admissions and documentation as needed. The position involves travel throughout the service area and work in patient homes, healthcare facilities, and office settings.

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.
Ability to move 50 pounds with or without 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.
Pre-employment/post-offer physical, TB test, and drug screen required.

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

Respond to calls received by the answering service on weeknights and provide direct hospice nursing care to patients.
Complete assigned weeknight visits scheduled by the primary care nurse.
Consult with physicians for appropriate orders and communicate changes in patient condition and the need for medical intervention.
Use teaching, assessment, observation, and intervention skills to provide comfort and care while maximizing patient and family quality of life.
Manage individualized patient plans of care and make revisions as needs change.
Participate in the hospice admissions process as needed, maintaining accurate and thorough documentation.
Collaborate with the Rest Assured team to ensure agency-wide on-call needs are met.