Registered Nurse Hospice

Heartland Hospice; Newton (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop care plans.
• Provide hospice nursing, pain and symptom management.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team and educate patients and families.
• Document timely and accurately.
• Participate in on-call rotation and collaborate with physicians and social workers.

Skills

Compassionate care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

RN license (IA)

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.