Compassionate Hospice RN — Home & Facility Care

Heartland Hospice; Boone (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Hospice is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to provide hospice care in home and facility settings. The RN delivers skilled nursing, pain and symptom management, and emotional support to patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, individualized care planning, coordination with the interdisciplinary team, patient and family education, and timely documentation.

Qualifications

• Compassionate nursing care for patients with life-limiting illnesses.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop care plans.
• Educate patients and families on disease processes and care options.
• Document timely and accurate clinical information.

Responsibilities

• Provide hospice care in home and facility settings.
• Deliver skilled nursing including pain and symptom management.
• Participate in on-call rotation and after-hours availability.
• Collaborate with physicians and social workers to coordinate care.
• Uphold dignity, comfort, and respect at end of life.

Skills

Compassionate care

Assessment skills

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

RN license

Job description

Heartland Hospice is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to provide hospice care in home and facility settings. The RN delivers skilled nursing, pain and symptom management, and emotional support to patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, individualized care planning, coordination with the interdisciplinary team, patient and family education, and timely documentation.