Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)

Suncrest Hospice; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401k with employer match

Career progression opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

Suncrest Hospice invites an experienced Registered Nurse to join our team. The RN will provide compassionate care to patients in private homes, SNFs, or assisted living facilities, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team for psychosocial assessments and community resources.

The role supports Case Management, Admissions, or Resource functions, requiring current RN licensure and strong communication. Travel across the service area is expected.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in good standing in the state(s) of practice.
• Works well within a team environment with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers and CNA leadership.
• Able to work 1-1 with patients while coordinating with the care team.
• Able to communicate via phone, email and meetings with healthcare professionals.
• Time management to schedule visits, documentation and meetings.
• Ability to learn an electronic medical records system.
• Willingness to travel across the service area with reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for a patient group in patients' homes or facilities.
• Contribute as part of the interdisciplinary team with psychosocial assessments and community resources.
• Serve in Case Management, Admissions, or Resource roles as needed.

Skills

RN licensure

Team collaboration

Independent work

Communication

Time management

EMR proficiency

Travel willingness

Job description

Why Suncrest

At Brighton/Suncrest Hospice our goal is to change the expectation of hospice care in your area by providing exceptional care and service to our patients. This is achieved by allocating the resources to increase our staff to patient ratios, thereby increasing clinical visits while lowering clinician caseloads. We are proud to be a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) certified hospice. If you have a commitment to providing the highest quality of care to patients and their families, we would like to hear from you!

Benefits

• Actual Work/Life Balance
• Competitive Pay
• Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment
• A culture with an emphasis on appreciating and valuing the team member
• The opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades

Details

The Registered Nurse (RN) will be responsible for providing care and services for a group of patients, visiting patients where they reside, which could include private homes, Skilled Nursing Facilities, and assisted living facilities. This position is a contributing member of the interdisciplinary team, providing expertise regarding psych-social assessments, interventions, and knowledge of community sources. The Registered Nurse (RN) will work in either a Case Management, Admissions, or Resource role.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure (in good standing) in the state(s) of practice
• Works well within a team environment to collaborate daily with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and CNA leadership.
• Work closely with patients on a 1-1 level but get strong support from a patient care team.
• Can work independently and on your own from a day-to-day basis with activities which include: phone, email and written communication, meetings with a variety of healthcare professionals, and an understanding of hospice rules and regulations.
• Time management skills to manage visits, documentation, meetings (i.e.: to scheduled visits, attend required meetings, respond to urgent needs by prioritizing and triaging multiple concerns)
• Ability to learn an electronic medical records system.
• Must be willing to drive with reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and auto insurance, to be able to travel across the service area