UnityPoint at Home - Des Moines, IA

Registered Nurse Hospice

Part Time - 0.4 FTE

Night Shift: Friday - Saturday, 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

• Provide Direct Patient Care and Symptom Management
  Deliver compassionate, high-quality nursing care in patients' homes according to individualized hospice plans of care. Conduct comprehensive assessments, manage symptoms using evidence-based tools, and implement physician-ordered treatments to promote comfort and dignity at the end of life.

• Coordinate Interdisciplinary Care and Communication
  Collaborate closely with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated care and goal-aligned decision-making. Supervise hospice aides and LPNs, and communicate care updates effectively to providers and team members.

• Maintain Clinical Excellence and Documentation Standards
  Accurately document all patient care activities in compliance with hospice regulations and professional standards. Participate in quality improvement initiatives, peer reviews, and staff training while maintaining infection control practices and productivity expectations.

Education:

• Graduate of State Board approved program for Registered Nurses

Experience:

• One year nursing experience caring for similar patient population as to be assigned.

License(s)/Certification(s): 

• Valid licensed driver with automobile insurance in accordance with state(s) and/or organizational requirements.
• Mandatory Reporter: Child & Dependent Adult Abuse.
• CPR: Maintain a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Card with Re-certification.

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