Registered Nurse Hospice
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Job Location:
Urbandale, IA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
27-08-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
Shift: Saturday - Sunday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM ( rotating call)
As a Registered Nurse Hospice youll bring compassion clinical expertise and a deep sense of purpose to patients and families during lifes most important moments. Working in the comfort of each patients home youll perform physical assessments deliver personalized care and provide critical education and support. Collaborating closely with physicians and the care team youll help create and carry out individualized hospice care plans that prioritize comfort dignity and quality of life. Your work will not only reflect the highest clinical standardsit will make a lasting difference in the lives of those you serve.
Why UnityPoint Health
At UnityPoint Health you matter. Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in. Here are just a few:
- Expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
- Dental and health insurance paid holidays short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
Makes visits to the homes of patients requiring hospice nursing services and assumes responsibility for an ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patient.
Ensures compassionate empathetic quality and safe delivery of services to patients according to care plan. Uses equipment and supplies safely effectively and efficiently.
Consistently utilizes a patient-centered approach considering physical psych/social spiritual educational safety and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served in hospice.
Delivers quality care and completes clear concise and accurate clinical documentation of care provision in accordance with hospice conditions of participation (CoPs) various payer hospice coverage criteria accreditation standards professional standards for discipline/credential and the hospice plan of care.
Maintains accurate and timely documentation of clinical records and time/travel entries.
Qualifications
Education:
- Graduate of State Board approved program for Registered Nurses
Licensure/Certifications:
- Valid license as an RN in state(s) where providing care
- Valid licensed driver with automobile insurance in accordance with state(s) and/or organizational requirements.
- Mandatory Reporter: Child & Dependent Adult Abuse.
- CPR: Maintain a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Card with Re-certification.
Minimum Experience:
- One year nursing experience caring for similar patient population as to be assigned
Other:
- Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
Apply Today!
- Ready to take the next step in your healthcare career Apply now to join our team make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve through compassionate care.
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Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
About Company
As an integrated health system, we provide care throughout Iowa, western Illinois and southern Wisconsin in not-for-profit hospitals, clinics and home health settings.
