Job Title:  Part-Time Registered Nurse In-Patient

Employer:  Iowa River Hospice

Location:  Marshalltown

The Registered Nurse will provide care and support to terminally ill patients and their families. Must have a compassionate nature and excellent interpersonal skills. Is knowledgeable in caring for the terminally ill, performing tasks such as administering medication and providing emotional support, helping patients live their final days with dignity and comfort.

List of Job Duties:

Conduct communications for patient care follow-up and care coordination.

Consult and coordinate with internal and external team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans, make appropriate referrals, and provide follow-up.

Assist with finding appropriate providers, community resources, and care solutions.

Gives oversight to hospice on-call team members to achieve efficient quality patient-centered care, meet productivity standards, and best practice team utilization to meet patient/family, referral source and community expectations.

Possesses strong problem-solving, decision-making and leadership skills in both typical and exceptional situations.

Demonstration of appropriate communication skills to include ability to communicate with both internal and external customers and effectively present information one-on-one or in group settings.

Record member data in the electronic medical record (EMR)

Other care management activities as needed.

Must comply with HIPAA rules and regulations and patient privacy requirements.

Required Experience and/or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current RN license in the State of Iowa

Bachelor’s degree preferred

2 years home care and hospice and palliative care experience OR 3-5 years of recent relevant clinical experience, with problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Experience in an on-call, supervisory, charge role or leadership position preferred

Able to thrive in a variety of settings, including facilities, homes, and hospitals

Detailed-oriented, organized with the ability to work well in a fast-paced work environment.

Effective communication skills, both written and verbal

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Computer skills, including email and patient record management software

Current CPR certificate

Further information/application process contact:

Apply online at the Iowa River Website at:

https://www.iowariverhospice.org/careers/fulltime_rn_outpatient/941/

Call: 641-753-7704

Email: Danielle Horn at Dphillips@iowariverhospice.org

Closing Date: Until filled.

Job Type:  Part Time

Education Level: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current RN license in the State of Iowa, Bachelor’s degree preferred

Experience Level:  2 years home care and hospice and palliative care experience OR 3-5 years of recent relevant clinical experience, with problem-solving and critical thinking skills