Hospice Nurse Practitioner (20 hours / week) at Iowa Care Community Inc, Iowa City Hospice, Visiting Nurse Association

Iowa City, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Assessment, Decision-Making, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Palliative Care, Pain Management, Symptom Management, Documentation, Team Collaboration, Leadership, Nursing Skills, Patient Education, Regulatory Knowledge, EMR Proficiency, Compassionate Care

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Description Do you feel called to make a profound impact in the lives of individuals within your community who are facing life-limiting illnesses? Are you passionate about bringing comfort, dignity, and hope to those navigating life’s most challenging moments? At Iowa City Hospice, we believe end-of-life care is more than a service—it’s a mission of compassion and humanity. We are seeking a Hospice Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) to join our dedicated team 20 hours per week. This role is more than a job—it’s a purpose-driven opportunity to uphold dignity, compassion, and excellence in care. By joining us, you will help transform end-of-life experiences into moments of grace and support for patients and the families who love them. Help us turn care into a mission of hope and humanity. Together, we can ensure every patient experiences comfort, respect, and meaning during life’s final chapter. Key Responsibilities: - Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' health status and develop individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. - Provide symptom management, pain control, and emotional support to patients and their families in accordance with hospice care standards. - Prescribe medications and treatments within the scope of practice and ensure proper documentation of all clinical activities. - Educate patients and families about disease progression, treatment options, and end-of-life care preferences. - Collaborate with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care. - Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as needed to ensure comfort and dignity. - Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with regulatory and organizational policies. - Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ongoing professional development. Skills and Qualifications: - Valid Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) license in the state of practice. - Certification in hospice and palliative care preferred. - Proven experience in hospice, palliative, or geriatric care is highly desirable. - Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a compassionate approach to patient care. - Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. - Knowledge of hospice regulations, policies, and best practices. - Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) systems. Join our organization and become part of a supportive, growth-oriented environment committed to providing compassionate end-of-life care. We offer competitive compensation, ongoing training, and opportunities for professional advancement in a rewarding field dedicated to making a difference. 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 Access to company car as outlined in the personnel policies. Apply Today: Visit www.iowacityhospice.org or contact Karen at 319-325-0319. We are 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: BSN and certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) from an approved Nursing program. Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) with specialization in adult-gerontology, palliative care, or hospice care and a minimum of 2-3 years of clinical experience as a nurse practitioner, preferably. Currently licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of Iowa. Two years of hospice or home health nursing experience preferred. Proof of driver’s license and current insurance coverage. Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and prescriptive skills. Knowledge of palliative care principles, pain management strategies, and end-of-life care best practices. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and counseling skills. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership in palliative care initiatives. Demonstrates leadership and decision making abilities through effective interpersonal skills, knowledge of current and future nursing trends, and adhering to ethics, standards, and the support of agency policies and procedures. 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. Additional Training: Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (ACHPN®) certification in hospice and palliative care, by the 3rd year of employment. SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE: Employee will demonstrate expertise in defined specialty area. Ability to communicate effectively in the English language both verbally and in writing. Employee will demonstrate organizational skills necessary to manage workload and productivity expectations. Employee will demonstrate the ability to work independently, able to maintain confidentiality in all matters, including employee information, client information and agency matters. Demonstrate initiative in recognizing unmet needs and assuring a timely and appropriate response. Demonstrate skill and knowledge in providing education and treatment of acute and chronic symptom management. Ability to maintain and update professional knowledge base and the ability to assimilate and utilize agency information regarding policy and procedure changes. Able to demonstrate competence in professional decision-making skills within the parameters of the scope of practice, including the ability to make appropriate assessments, problem-solve, prioritize, complete Plans of Care and evaluate their effectiveness. Able to use technology effectively and appropriately, including client care equipment, I-Pad and communication devices (smart phones, voicemail, and electronic mail). WORK ENVIRONMENT/EQUIPMENT: Employee will perform the duties in both inside and outside environmental conditions. Visits are conducted in patient homes requiring employee to drive from location to location during the work period within the service territory including Iowa City, small towns and rural areas. Atmospheric conditions – fumes, odors, dust, poor ventilation, or smoking. The ambient noise level in this environment can flex, is generally low. The duties include using office machinery including extensive use of computers, copiers, etc. The driving requirements include in-town and highway driving in good and inclement weather. All professional staff will use iPad to document work in client home and/or hospital settings. PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE DEMANDS: Performs skilled physical assessments and various skilled nursing activities, use of equipment for client care, computer and smart phone knowledge for documentation and communication that require fine motor coordination/dexterity, the ability to grasp, vision with or without corrective aids adequate for fine motor tasks, client assessment, and driving. Able to lift, push & pull 35 lbs often, occasional lifting greater than 50 lbs. Able to sit for long periods in a car. Requires the physical demands of climbing up/down stairs, walking, hearing, kneeling, standing, pushing, pulling, grasping, lifting, talking, hearing etc. with or without the use of assistive/adaptive devices. Requires visual acuity to operate motor vehicle, view electronic devises (I-phone, I-Pad, computer terminal) reading data and figures, visual inspection of patients. Cognitive ability to solve practical problems; variety of variables with limited standardization; interprets instructions.

Responsibilities

The Hospice Nurse Practitioner will conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized care plans while providing symptom management and emotional support to patients and families. Collaboration with an interdisciplinary team is essential to ensure comfort and dignity for patients during end-of-life care.