Hospice Nurse RN - 7D On/7D Off

Care Initiatives; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Referral bonus

Paid time off

Digital wallet

Job summary

Care Initiatives Hospice is seeking a compassionate RN to deliver end-of-life care with a 7D on/7D off schedule, meeting patients where they are—at home, a long-term care community, assisted living, or hospital. This role emphasizes holistic care, teamwork with families and caregivers, and supporting patients through pain, breathing symptoms, and transitions with dignity and respect.

A strong candidate has two years of recent nursing experience, CPR certification, and the ability to provide care

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years of recent clinical nursing experience.
• Current, valid CPR certification.
• Demonstrated patience and a supportive approach to patient, family, and caregiver support.
• Willingness to provide care in home and facility settings.

Responsibilities

• 7 days on and 7 days off schedule; take calls overnight 4:30 PM–8:00 AM and weekends; some visits may be assigned.
• Support patients and families during end-of-life periods and respond to emergent needs as needed.
• Provide medications available and teach to ensure comfort for pain, breathlessness, dying/transition, or support at time of death with compassion and dignity.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Education

RN license (Registered Nurse)

CPR certification

Job description

Are you a compassionate RN 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.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Care Initiatives will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

Care Initiatives is an Affinity Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Care Initiatives complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.