UnityPoint at Home

Registered Nurse Hospice - RN

Taylor Hospice House

WEP - Overnights - Friday and Saturday 11PM-7:30AM

Part-time benefits

Join an amazing team at a nationally recognized Top Place to Work in Healthcare! As a Hospice Nurse with UnityPoint at Home, youll provide the right plan of care to support comfort and improve the quality of life for your patients. Working with patients and their families, youre 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 familys 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 third 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 matter. 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 youre in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment Were 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 purposeto 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.

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