Registered Nurse - Home Health & Hospice - Full Time

Hospice Admissions RN
Many nurses choose hospice because they want to make a meaningful difference during life's most important moments. They are called to provide comfort, guidance, and compassionate care when patients and families need it most.
At Iowa City Hospice, that calling is shared by a team committed to honoring dignity, comfort, and connection at the end of life. Our nurses value authentic relationships, clinical excellence, and compassionate care that focuses on the whole person, not just the diagnosis. Because we are united in our mission, we support one another, collaborate closely, and create an environment where nurses can practice with confidence, autonomy, and heart.
For decades, Iowa City Hospice has provided exceptional end-of-life care throughout our community. As a trusted nonprofit organization, we honor every individual's journey with compassion, dignity, and respect.
As a full-time Hospice Admissions RN, you will serve as the first clinical point of contact for patients and families entering hospice services. This role combines clinical expertise, compassionate communication, patient advocacy, and care coordination. You will guide patients and their loved ones through the hospice admission process, helping them understand available services while ensuring a smooth and supportive transition to care. The schedule is full-time, Monday-Friday with participation in a rotating on-call & holiday coverage plan.
The Admissions RN plays an essential role in creating a positive hospice experience from the very beginning by building trust, assessing patient needs, and ensuring timely access to compassionate end-of-life care.
An Exceptional Hospice Admissions Nurse:

Builds trusting relationships with patients, families, and community partners.
Conducts thorough clinical assessments and determines hospice eligibility.
Coordinates seamless transitions into hospice care.
Advocates for patient goals, wishes, and quality of life.
Respond promptly to hospice referrals and inquiries.
Conduct comprehensive admissions assessments in homes, hospitals, assisted living communities, and long-term care facilities.
Evaluate patients for hospice eligibility according to regulatory and clinical guidelines.
Explain hospice services, philosophy of care, and patient rights to patients and families.
Collaborate with physicians, discharge planners, social workers, case managers, and referral partners to facilitate timely admissions.
Obtain and review medical records, physician orders, and supporting documentation.
Coordinate initiation of services with the interdisciplinary hospice team.
Develop initial plans of care that address patient and family needs.
Facilitate communication among patients, families, referral sources, physicians, and hospice team members.
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation within the electronic medical record.
Participate in on-call or weekend admission coverage as scheduled.
Serve as a professional ambassador for Iowa City Hospice throughout the community.
One-on-one interactions that build trust during an important transition of care.
The privilege of helping patients access compassionate end-of-life care.
Team members who care for one another as much as they care for patients.
Wellmark Medical and Dental Insurance (multiple plan options)

• Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Employer-paid Disability Insurance
• Voluntary benefits including Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Coverage
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Company Car OR Mileage Reimbursement
• Join Iowa City Hospice and help provide comfort, dignity, and peace when it matters most.

Iowa City Hospice is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
Current Iowa RN license in good standing.
A graduate of an approved school of nursing (RN/BSN/ARNP) with a current Iowa Nursing License.
Two years of home health or hospice or work related experience preferred. General medical knowledge related to home health and hospice services with end-of-life issues is desirable. Knowledge of end-of-life care principles and symptom management
Proficient computer skills, including electronic health records (EHR) and Microsoft Office applications.
Advanced Certifications in Hospice and Palliative Nurse certification by the 3rd year of employment.
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.
Professional nursing judgment and decision-making skills
Frequent travel throughout the service area, including rural communities
Exposure to varying home and facility environments
Regular use of iPhone, iPad, computer systems, and other office technology
Electronic documentation in patient homes and healthcare settings