Lpn (Licensed Practical Nurse) Or Rn (Registered Nurse) Hospice Float Nurse

What lead you to become a nurse? Did you visualize having one on one time to provide individualized compassionate engaged care to each patient you serve, while making a personal connection and having an significant impact on their priorities and goals? Working with Iowa City Hospice means you get to serve your community, develop your nursing career, enjoy building one-on-one relationships and receive the satisfaction of knowing the impact your care and support had during significant times of need.

Do you prefer controlling your schedule, working autonomously, and being an intricate part of an interdisciplinary team that holds the same values about patient care, that you have? Do you want a consistent work schedule of Monday through Friday, 8 AM-5 PM, knowing you will participate in holiday "rotations" and occasional night/weekend call shifts.

Have you ever thought about the advantages of serving your patients in their own home environment? Studies overwhelmingly show that patients prefer to received care in the comforting familiarity of home, rather than moving to a facility or hospital.

Do you want to work with an employer that aligns with your personal vision and mission of patient care?Iowa City Hospice is seeking a caring and committed Hospice LPN or RNto be a part of our interdisciplinary team.

Iowa City Hospice Nurses have a passionate understanding for the hospice philosophy. They combine their acute/crisis symptom management education with interpersonal communication skills to provide care for patients and families in physical and emotional crisis situations. We have a great work culture at Iowa City Hospice and we look for people with a similar mindset. Here are a few character traits we look for as we add a new member to our team:- ability to listen well and verbally communicate easily with people at all levels- present a lasting impression of honesty with a kind demeanor and never short of a smile- energetic, able to adjust to a variety of work environments and thrives on a challenge Our Hospice Nurses:

• Enjoy working with a wide range patient needs based on a variety of end stage illness
• Like the challenge of working to the full scope and capacity of practice using complex clinical skills and displaying a high level of confidence to complete professional assessments and monitor new or worsening symptoms
• Identify and coordinate patient/family care with other members of the Interdisciplinary Team and health care community as needed.
• Communicate with the primary physician regarding patient change in status and pain and symptom control.
• Teach and counsel patients/families on care giving techniques.
• Work closely with all members of the interdisciplinary team – Physician, Pharmacist, ARNP, Hospice Aides, Social Workers, Music Therapists, Spiritual Counselors, Volunteers, and Bereavement specialists, to identify and coordinate a holistic approach to the individual care needs of the patient.
• Facilitate admission of hospice patient/family when necessary.
• Document observations, treatments, and other pertinent information into an IPad electronic medical records system.
• Participate with the entire organization to promote confidentiality, quality assessment, and continual performance improvement.

If your care goals include making a focused difference in the quality of life for patients & family members through pain control and end of life symptom management while working with a dynamic interdisciplinary team, then we would like to speak with you about our current nurse employment opportunities. Please apply on line or call Karen today, 319-325- 0319. We offer:

• Incremental Sign-on and longevity incentive bonuses
• Expert training, thorough orientation, and co-workers who care
• Company cars with personal use options including all gas and maintenance (driver must be 21 or over)
• M-F 8-5 (scheduling can be flexible)
• 19 days of accrued vacation in your first year (available to use as you accrue!)
• 12 sick days accrued per year (available to use as you accrue!)A solid history and community reputation
• True commitment to our mission and the people we serve
• Free parking
• Bi-weekly payroll
• Annual performance bonuses and merit incentives
• Continuing Education Credits
• 8 paid holidays
• Full benefit package available the first of the month following initial employment
• Benefit packages for all employees working 20 or more scheduled weekly hours
• Wellmark Medical (multiple plans to choose from) with employer-supplemented contributions to premiums
• Blue Dental plan
• Avesis Vision plan
• Employer-paid long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance (additional family life is available)
• Employer-matching 403b retirement account with professional financial advising
• 3 Aflac plans: Short -term disability, cancer, accident
• Medical/child care flex spending accounts
• Voluntary life insurance
• Company iPhone and iPad to conduct daily business
• Direct deposit
• Paid training

As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.Qualifications:

Qualifications:

- A sincere desire to help others

- Current Iowa Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse License

- Previous experience in hospice, home health, hospital or long term care

- Iowa driver’s license

- Ability to communicate in English verbally and in writing

- US work authorization We also require (and can provide):

- Two-step tuberculosis test (we can provide at the start of employment)

-BLS Certification

- Mandatory Reporter Training

- Available to work Monday - Friday and includes Call & Holiday rotations. We prefer:
- Strong knowledge of nursing principles and practices
- Proficient in medication administration
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.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.