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Job Details: Job Location: Waverly, IA 50677, Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) - Waverly, 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).
As a Hospice RN, you'll work alongside an experienced interdisciplinary team and provide expert clinical care, education and support when it matters the most.
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
Manageable on-call expectations
A family-friendly work environment
Generous paid time off
Comprehensive benefits package and 401(k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) benefits
Up to $2,500 relocation reimbursement for candidates relocating 60+ miles
Schedule: Full-Time (1.0 FTE) Monday - Friday | 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Additional requirements:
Average of 2-3 weekends per year
1-2 weeknights per month of on-call coverage
Participation in a holiday on-call rotation
What You’ll Do
Provide nursing care to hospice patients in homes and healthcare facilities
Deliver compassionate end-of-life care focused on comfort, dignity and quality of life
Assess patients physical, emotional, psychosocial and spiritual needs
Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans
Monitor changes in condition and update plan of care
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and care planning discussions
Educate and support patients, caregivers and families
Coordinate care and advocate for patients and families throughout their hospice journey
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 Requirements
Ability to move up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable 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
Join Our Team
Enjoy a nursing career where you can make a meaningful impact every day!
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.
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Worksite address
waverly, IA, 50677, US
Who can apply
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