Hospice Home Nurse - RN

DescriptionHospice Home Nurse (RN) – Waterloo, Iowa

Make a Difference When It Matters Most

Are you a compassionate nurse looking for meaningful work helping families in our community? Join Cedar Valley Hospice, a trusted not-for-profit organization with multiple local and national awards for high-quality, exceptional end-of-life care, including the area’s only 5-star hospice for patient care (awarded by <Medicare.gov>).

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.

Schedule

• Day shift position: 7:00am-7:00pm
• Works every 3rd weekend and every 3rd holiday

Location

Cedar Valley Hospice Home, Waterloo, IA

What You'll Do

• Provide nursing care for up to 6 patients in our inpatient Hospice Home.
• Deliver compassionate end-of-life care focused on comfort, dignity and quality of life
• Assess patients physical, emotional, psychosocial and spiritual needs
• Participates in developing individualized care plans
• Educate and support patients, caregivers and families

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
• Previous hospice, home health, palliative care, or related nursing experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to alternate between sitting, standing, and walking throughout the workday
• Pre-employment/post-offer physical, TB, and drug screen required

Join Our Team

Enjoy a nursing career where you can make a meaningful impact every day! Apply online at <www.cvhospice.org/careers> and help Make Each Moment Matter for patients and families.

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.