Rest Assured Weeknight Nurse - RN

CEDAR VALLEY HOSPICE INC; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive culture

Family-friendly environment

Comprehensive benefits package

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Cedar Valley Hospice in Waterloo, IA is hiring a full-time RN to respond to weeknights calls and provide direct hospice nursing care. The role covers on-call for the entire service area with salary guaranteed regardless of on-call hours.

Qualified candidates will hold an Iowa RN license, strong communication, and a team-focused mindset. No weekends or holidays required; travel within the service area may be needed.

Qualifications

• Current Iowa Registered Nurse license is required.
• RN licensure with strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic computer proficiency and willingness to learn software.

Responsibilities

• Respond to weeknight calls and provide direct hospice nursing care.
• Complete assigned weeknight visits scheduled by the primary nurse.
• Consult with Physicians for orders and monitor patient condition changes.
• Manage and revise the patient plan of care as needs change.
• Participate in hospice admissions with thorough documentation.
• Collaborate with Rest Assured team to meet on-call needs.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Ability to learn software

Education

Iowa RN license

BSN (preferred)

Tools

EHR software

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Waterloo Office - Waterloo, IA, Salary Range: Undisclosed

Why Cedar Valley Hospice?

Cedar Valley Hospice’s “One Team, One Mission” mentality means we support each other and that every Cedar Valley Hospice employee plays a vital role in our organization’s story. We are the premier hospice provider serving 15 counties with offices in Waterloo, Grundy Center, Independence, and Waverly and are committed to helping patients live fully and comfortably wherever they call home.

When you join our team, you'll enjoy:

• A supportive, team-focused culture
• A family-friendly work environment
• Comprehensive benefits package and 401(k)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) benefits

Overview

• Full Time (1.0 FTE)
• Weeknights: Mondays – Thursday, 4:00pm-8:00am
• Salary: $67,600/year
• This position will cover on call for the entire service area. Salary guaranteed regardless of hours worked on call.
• No weekends or holidays required.

What You’ll Do

• Respond to all calls received by the answering service on weeknights and provide direct hospice nursing care to patients.
• Complete assigned weeknight visits that are scheduled by primary care nurse.
• Consult with Physician for appropriate orders and communicate patient condition changes and the need for medical intervention. Uses teaching, assessment, observation, and intervention skills to provide comfort and care while maximizing patient/family quality of life.
• Manage the individualized patient plan of care and make necessary revisions as needs change.
• Participate in hospice admissions process as needed with accurate and thorough documentation.
• Work collaboratively with the Rest Assured team to ensure all on-call needs are met agency wide.

Qualifications

Required

• Current Iowa Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude and commitment to teamwork
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn work-related software
• Valid Iowa driver's license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance

Preferred

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Two years of recent nursing experience, preferably working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
• Previous hospice, home health, palliative care, or related nursing experience

Physical/Other Requirements

• Ability to move 50lbs with or without accommodation.
• Ability to travel throughout the service area and work in patient homes, healthcare facilities and office settings
• Ability to alternate between sitting, standing, walking and driving throughout the workday
• Pre-employment/post-offer physical, TB, and drug screen required

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Cedar Valley Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. Cedar Valley Hospice prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law.