Registered Nurse (RN)

Essence of Life Hospice; Amana (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Essence of Life Hospice in Amana, IA is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care, support health coaching, and educate patients and families in a hospice setting.

You will develop and implement care plans, monitor patients, administer treatments, document in EHR, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure comfort and quality of life for each patient.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Iowa.
• Nursing degree required.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift and move patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including health coaching and education.
• Perform assessments and create care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Monitor patient vital signs and report any changes or abnormalities.
• Assist with diagnostic procedures.
• Utilize electronic health record systems for documentation and coding purposes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to ensure optimal patient care.

Skills

RN license

Nursing knowledge

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Patient handling

Education

Nursing Degree

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Job description

Duties:

• Provide direct patient care, including health coaching and education
• Perform assessments and create care plans
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians
• Monitor patient vital signs and report any changes or abnormalities
• Assist with diagnostic procedures
• Utilize electronic health record systems for documentation and coding purposes
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to ensure optimal patient care

Qualifications:

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Iowa
• Nursing Degree
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and procedures
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lift and move patients as needed

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.