Job Description

Are you a compassionate Hospice Nurse seeking to make a profound impact on the lives of patients during their final stages? Join Care Initiatives Hospice as a Hospice Admissions Nurse, where you'll provide comprehensive care that truly matters. Our Hospice Admissions Nurse's go above and beyond by meeting patients and families where they feel most comfortable, whether it's at home, a long-term care community, assisted living residence, or hospital. This personalized approach ensures tailored care that meets their unique needs.

At Care Initiatives Hospice, we embrace a holistic approach, addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of those facing life-limiting illnesses. Working closely with family members and caregivers, we foster a collaborative environment to honor the needs and wishes of our patients and their loved ones. By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to provide care with the utmost compassion, dignity, and respect during this significant phase of life. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families.

The Admissions Nurse is responsible for facilitating patient transitions of care during admission which includes coordination with Central Intake, Clinical Manager, Program Director and Community Representative. A qualified admissions nurse is a licensed RN that will provide visit support to new admissions under our hospice care. This role requires working four 10-hour shifts, ideally Tuesday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Key responsibilities of the Hospice Admissions Nurse:

Provide nursing services to Care Initiatives Hospice patients, through visits that may include telephonic and in-person management of patients, families, caregivers and referral or community sources. Establish positive relationships with community sources with the intent to enhance and expedite patient admissions and coordination of care, medications, equipment, and supplies. Determine immediate needs and initial assessment, share findings with the RN-Case Manager and collaborate care with the IDT. Provide visits to assess ongoing patients' needs, revise care plans as needed and communicate patient assessments to the team, when not doing admissions. Provide clinical services to patients and families that address goals of the care plan. Prepare clinical and progress notes; maintain clinical records; coordinate services and inform physician and other personnel of changes in patient condition and needs. Communicate with staff and necessary resources to coordinate services for patients and families.

What is takes to become a Hospice Admissions Nurse:

Current, valid Iowa registered nurse license or license in a compact state Two (2) years recent hospice or home care experience or admissions role in medical/surgical, oncology, or facility nursing. Current, valid CPR certification.

Why do RN's choose Care Initiatives Hospice? Here are just a few reasons:

Competitive compensation: Our Hospice Aides earn an extremely competitive wage. Comprehensive benefits: Eligible team members can choose from our affordable and robust benefit options, including medical, dental, vision, and more. Referral bonus: Earn extra cash by referring your friends to join our team. Paid time off: Eligible team members earn paid time off. Dayforce wallet: Access your pay as you earn it, eliminating the wait for your paycheck.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Care Initiatives will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.



Care Initiatives is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Care Initiatives complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.