Hospice Nurse RN - 7D On/ 7D Off

Care-Initiatives-Hospice---Cedar-Rapids; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Referral bonus

Paid time off

Digital wallet

Job summary

Care Initiatives Hospice seeks a compassionate RN for a Hospice Nurse - RN - 7D on/7D off. You’ll meet patients and families where they are most comfortable—home, long-term care, assisted living, or hospital—providing comprehensive, dignified end-of-life care.

A team approach supports physical, emotional, and spiritual needs with empathy. Requirements include RN with 2+ years of clinical nursing experience and current CPR certification.

Qualifications

• RN with a minimum of two years of recent clinical nursing experience.
• Current, valid CPR certification.
• Demonstrated patience and a compassionate, supportive approach to patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients at home, long-term care communities, assisted living residences, or hospitals.
• Respond to emergent needs during evenings, overnights, and weekends.
• Offer medication support and education to ensure comfort and dignity for patients and families.

Job description

Are you a compassionateRN seeking to make a profound impact in the lives of patients during their final stages? Join Care Initiatives Hospice as a Hospice Nurse - RN - 7D on/7D off, where you'll provide comprehensive care that truly matters. Our Hospice Nurse - RN - 7D on/7D off go above and beyond by meeting patients and families where they feel most comfortable, whether it's at home, a long-term care community, assisted living residence, or hospital. This personalized approach ensures tailored care that meets their unique needs.

At Care Initiatives Hospice, we embrace a holistic approach, addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of those facing life-limiting illnesses. Working closely with family members and caregivers, we foster a collaborative environment to honor the needs and wishes of our patients and their loved ones. By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to provide care with the utmost compassion, dignity, and respect during this significant phase of life. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families.

What you’d do as the Hospice Nurse - RN - 7D on/7D off:

• This is a full-time role that is 7 days on and 7 days off. This position takes calls from 4:30 P.M until 8:00 A.M. each night as well as taking calls through the weekend. Some scheduled visits may also be assigned.
• Support patients and families in the time of their greatest need and respond to emergent needs on weekends, evenings and overnight.
• Assist the caregivers and patients, provide meds available and offer teaching to ensure comfort for pain, breathlessness, dying/transitioning or support at the time of death with compassion, integrity, respect, and dignity in all our interactions.

What it takes to become a Hospice Nurse - RN - 7D on/7D off:

• RN with a minimum of two years of recent clinical nursing experience.
• Current, valid CPR certification.
• Demonstrated patience and a supportive and sensitive approach to providing patient, family, and caregiver support.
• Willingness and ability to provide care in facility and patient home settings.

Why do RN's choose Care Initiatives Hospice? Here are just a few reasons:

• Competitive compensation: Our Hospice RN's earn an extremely competitive wage.
• Comprehensive benefits: Eligible team members can choose from our affordable and robust benefit options, including medical, dental, vision, and more.
• Referral bonus: Earn extra cash by referring your friends to join our team.
• Paid time off: Eligible team members earn paid time off.
• Digital wallet: Access your pay as you earn it, eliminating the wait for your paycheck.