Registered Nurse Hospice

Heartland Hospice; Huxley (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; 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

• Demonstrates compassionate hospice care for patients and families.
• Coordinates and documents patient assessments and care plans.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to ensure quality end-of-life care.
• Educates patients and families about disease, treatments, and comfort options.

Responsibilities

• Provide hospice nursing care in home and facility settings.
• Perform comprehensive assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Coordinate with physicians, social workers and team members.
• Educate patients and families on care plans and symptom management.
• Participate in on-call rotation and ensure timely documentation.

Skills

Compassionate care

Pain management

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

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.