Registered Nurse Hospice

Heartland Hospice; Baxter (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Hospice, part of ProMedica, seeks 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

• Registered Nurse providing hospice care in home and facility settings.
• Skilled in pain and symptom management and family support.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and symptom management.
• Develop individualized care plans with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide patient and family education and emotional support.
• Coordinate care with physicians, social workers, and other staff.
• Participate in on-call rotation and ensure timely documentation.

Skills

Compassionate care

Pain and symptom management

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

Heartland Hospice, part of ProMedica, 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. The RN participates in on-call rotation, collaborates closely with physicians and social workers, and upholds the organization’s mission of dignity, comfort, and respect at end of life.