Hospice Nurse (LPN)

Description

Make a Meaningful Impact in Your Community, with Iowa City Hospice!

Are you passionate about compassionate care and seeking a role that aligns with your values?

Iowa City Hospice is expanding and looking for a dedicated Hospice Nurse to join our team.

This position will be benefit eligible with a 20 hours per week schedule. Preference for a weekly schedule to includes Wednesday-Friday 8 AM-5 PM shifts.

About Us
Iowa City Hospice is a respected nonprofit organization providing exceptional end-of-life care throughout our community. We are committed to supporting patients and families with compassion, dignity, and respect. We value clinicians who thrive on meaningful challenges and bring warmth and empathy to their work.

Position Overview
As a Hospice Nurse, you will coordinate and deliver high-quality care to patients in their homes or care facilities. You’ll work autonomously while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure holistic, patient-centered support.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate medical, emotional, and spiritual support services.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care as needed.
• Educate patients and families on hospice care and symptom management.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other professionals.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation using EMR systems.
• Participate in team meetings and quality improvement initiatives.

Our Nurses

• Provide skilled care for a variety of end-stage illnesses.
• Operate at full clinical scope of an LPN with confidence and compassion.
• Communicate effectively with physicians and team members.
• Educate and support families in caregiving and health management.
• Contribute to a collaborative, interdisciplinary care approach.

Why Join Us?

• Time to provide meaningful, one-on-one care.
• Supportive, team-oriented culture.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits:
  • Wellmark medical & dental, Avesis vision, Aflac & Unum voluntary policies
  • Employer-paid life & disability insurance
  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • Thorough orientation and ongoing professional development
  • Free parking, mileage reimbursement, iPhone & iPad for work

Apply Today: Visit www.iowacityhospice.org or contact Karen at 319-325-0319.

Iowa Care Community is committed to diversity and inclusion and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:

• A graduate of an approved school of nursing (LPN, RN/BSN/ARNP) with a current Iowa Nursing License.
• Two years of home health or hospice or work related experience preferred. General medical knowledge related to home health and hospice services with end-of-life issues is desirable.
• Reliable car, driver's license and adequate insurance as outlined in the personnel policies is required.
• Strong clinical knowledge, critical thinking skills, and evidence-based practice expertise.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, delegate responsibilities, and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Proficient computer skills, including electronic health records (EHR) and Microsoft Office applications.
• Advanced Certifications in Hospice and Palliative Nurse certification by the 3rd year of employment.
• All offers of employment are conditioned upon the result of a criminal background check conducted by the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, as required by law and a negative finding on the Office of Inspector General’s Excluded Provider List.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Overall, the role requires strong interpersonal skills, negotiation abilities, and a deep understanding of healthcare operations, regulations and cultural differences.
• Demonstrates competence in professional decision-making skills within the parameters of the Nurse Practice Act, including the ability to make appropriate assessments, problem-solve, prioritize, complete Plans of Care and evaluate their effectiveness.
• Demonstrates initiative in recognizing unmet needs and assuring a timely and appropriate response, skills and knowledge in providing education and treatment of acute and chronic symptom management.
• Maintains confidentiality in all matters, including employee information, client information and agency matters.
• Knowledge of computer operating systems, data sourcing, project management with outcomes analysis proficiency required.
• Demonstrates organizational skills necessary to manage workload and productivity expectations while working independently and managing several projects simultaneously.
• Exhibits professionalism in all workday interactions, follows through on commitments and maintains composure under stress.
• Recognizing new referral opportunities and ensuring that the organization responds appropriately to them.