$10,000 Sign on Bonus

Registered Nurse Hospice

Taylor Hospice House

Full time 1.0 40hr/week

Sunday-Thursday 11PM-7:30AM

Overnights

Join an amazing team at a nationally recognized Top Place to Work in Healthcare! As a Hospice Nurse with UnityPoint at Home, you’ll provide the right plan of care to support comfort and improve the quality of life for your patients. Working with patients and their families, you’re a key part of the clinical team that surrounds the patient with support and expertise in end-of-life care. You can make it possible for patients to receive the important care they need.

The Inpatient Facility Registered Nurse plans, organizes and directs hospice care services, initiates, and implements care, only in the hospice inpatient environment. The Inpatient Hospice Facility RN fulfills the role of skilled communicator, educator, leader and motivator. The Inpatient Hospice Facility RN ensures that high standards of patient care are met at all times in the inpatient facility and through transitions of care.

Education:

Graduate of State Board approved program for Registered Nurses and valid license as a Registered Nurse.

Masters education in health related field, BSN or BS in health related field, is preferred.

Experience:

Minimum 1 year recent clinical experience in medical/surgical, oncology, or long term care nursing. Has experience in or demonstrates knowledge of nursing care for patients with life-limiting illnes.

Previous home care or hospice experience, is preferred

License(s)/Certification(s):

Valid CPR Certification

Valid Mandatory Reporter course completion by state(s) requirement

Computer skills necessary

Achieve certification in Integrated Care Management within 1 year of hire. Certification includes completing the Integrated Care Management formal training session, successfully completing assigned computer based-learning modules within 2 weeks of training, and a competency evaluation. Use the Integrated Care Management philosophy, skills, tools and documentation in clinical practice. Demonstrate competency in selected ICM skills annually.

Preferred, but no required; CHPN preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients/ families

Skilled in coping with family’s emotional stress

Ability to work as a collaborative team member.

Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies and procedures

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Commitment to our Team – For the second consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a  Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare  by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
• Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience  a culture  guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Development – We believe equipping you with support and  development opportunities  is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Visit  https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/  to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.