Rest Assured Weekend Nurse - LPN

Job Details: Job Location: Waterloo Office - Waterloo, IA, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Make a Difference When It Matters Most

Are you a compassionate nurse looking for meaningful work helping families in our community? Join Cedar Valley Hospice, a trusted not-for-profit organization with multiple local and national awards for high-quality, exceptional end-of-life care, including the area’s only 5-star hospice for patient care (awarded by Medicare.gov).

As a Rest Assured Weekend Nurse - LPN, you'll work alongside an experienced interdisciplinary team and provide expert clinical care, education and support when it matters the most.

Why Cedar Valley Hospice?

Cedar Valley Hospice’s “One Team, One Mission” mentality means we support each other and that every Cedar Valley Hospice employee plays a vital role in our organization’s story. We are the premier hospice provider serving 15 counties with offices in Waterloo, Grundy Center, Independence and Waverly, and are committed to helping patients live fully and comfortably wherever they call home.

When you join our team, you'll enjoy:

A supportive, team-focused culture
A family-friendly work environment
Comprehensive benefits package and 401(k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) benefits

Overview

Full Time (1.0 FTE)
Weekends: Fridays 4:00pm - Mondays 8:00am
Salaried Exempt
Salary: $68,000/year
This position will cover on call every weekend from 4:00pm on Fridays to 8:00am on Mondays for the entire service area. Salary guaranteed regardless of hours worked on call.

What You’ll Do

Our Rest Assured Weekend Nurses work together to manage the needs of all patients in all service areas while on call. This will include coordinating weekend admissions, visits, and providing guidance to other disciplines as appropriate.
The Rest Assured Weekend Nurses are based out of Black Hawk County but will respond to all locations as needed.
Every 8th weekend off, paid! Due to the equivalent of 6 paid “weeks” off already built into the position, there is no additional vacation time accrual however, sick leave will accrue based on a 1.0 FTE, and full-time benefits will be available.

Qualifications

Required

Current Iowa state LPN license
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Positive attitude and commitment to teamwork
Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn work-related software
Valid Iowa driver's license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance

Preferred

3-5 years of recent experience as a nurse in a related field
1 year of experience in hospice or home care nursing
Experience working in a team environment

Physical Requirements

Ability to move up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
Ability to travel throughout the service area and work in patient homes, healthcare facilities and office settings
Ability to alternate between sitting, standing, walking and driving throughout the workday
Pre-employment/post-offer physical, TB, and drug screen required

Join Our Team

Enjoy a nursing career where you can make a meaningful impact every day! Apply online at www.cvhospice.org/careers and help Make Each Moment Matter for patients and families.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Cedar Valley Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. Cedar Valley Hospice prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law.
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