Hospice Admissions RN — Travel, Assessments & Care Plans

WesleyLife; Urbandale (IA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

WesleyLife in Urbandale, IA is seeking an Admissions Nurse for our Hospice team to travel to CHLs and patient homes, performing comprehensive assessments and initiating a plan of care. You will drive patient-centered care across settings and coordinate with clinical teams.

The role emphasizes applying assessment data to nursing diagnoses, following physician orders, and guiding families through care planning and comfort-focused options in a dynamic hospice environment.

Qualifications

• Active Iowa RN license is required.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Current RN registration in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Travel to CHLs and homes to assess hospice patients and families.
• Perform initial, resumption, follow-up, and discharge assessments including HIS and plan of care.
• Initiate and update individualized care plans for changes in status and re-certifications.
• Use health data to determine nursing diagnoses and care needs.
• Obtain and implement orders from physicians overseeing patient care.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Counsel patients and families on nursing needs and self-care.
• Provide health instructions per assessment and plan.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and support comfort care when appropriate.

Education

RN license Iowa

Driver's License

Registered Nurse

Job description

WesleyLife in Urbandale, IA is seeking an Admissions Nurse for our Hospice team to travel to CHLs and patient homes, performing comprehensive assessments and initiating a plan of care. You will drive patient-centered care across settings and coordinate with clinical teams.

The role emphasizes applying assessment data to nursing diagnoses, following physician orders, and guiding families through care planning and comfort-focused options in a dynamic hospice environment.