Rest Assured Weeknight Nurse - RN

Cedar Valley Hospice • Waterloo, IA

4h

About The Position

Cedar Valley Hospice is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse for its Rest Assured weeknight team. The position covers on-call needs across the entire service area from Monday through Thursday, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Salary is $67,600 per year and is guaranteed regardless of hours worked on call. Weekends and holidays are not required. The nurse responds to calls from the answering service, provides direct hospice care, and completes visits scheduled by primary care nurses. The role works collaboratively with the Rest Assured team and other care providers to support patients and families throughout the service area.

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.
• Completion of a pre-employment/post-offer physical, TB test, and drug screen.

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 regarding appropriate orders and communicate changes in patient condition and needs 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 revise them as needs change.
• Participate in the hospice admissions process as needed, completing accurate and thorough documentation.
• Collaborate with the Rest Assured team to ensure agency-wide on-call needs are met.

Benefits

• Supportive, team-focused culture.
• Family-friendly work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• 401(k).
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) benefits.

What This Job Offers

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