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Hospice Nurse - RN Visit Nurse (PRN)

Care Initiatives

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Compensation
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Location
West Des Moines, IA
Schedule
Per Diem
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Active Iowa RN License, requiredActive CPR Certification, requiredCHPN Certification Within 24 Months, requiredCurrent Driver's License, required

Job overview

Care Initiatives Hospice seeks a Registered Nurse to provide personalized care to patients with life-limiting illnesses in their residences, including homes, long-term care communities, assisted living residences, and hospitals. The nurse works with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, families, and caregivers to address patients’ physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. The role includes assessments, care planning, counseling, education, and clinical documentation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Clinical Nursing, requiredPhysical Assessment, requiredProcedural Skills, requiredHospice Care, requiredPalliative Care, requiredTravel Between Locations, requiredInternet Access, required

Qualifications

Active Iowa RN License, requiredActive CPR Certification, requiredTwo Years Nursing Experience, nice to haveCurrent Driver's License, requiredAutomobile Liability Insurance, requiredCHPN Certification Within 24 Months, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) seeking to make a profound impact in the lives of patients during their final stages? Join Care Initiatives Hospice as an RN, where you'll provide comprehensive care that truly matters. Our RN'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.

What will you do as a Hospice RN? Here are just a few of the responsibilities:

  • Use clinical nursing knowledge, physical assessment, and procedural skills to deliver high quality patient care in the patient’s place of residence.

  • Develop and oversee plan of care under the direction of the physician and ensure appropriate interdisciplinary involvement to ensure the best outcome for each patient.

  • Perform initial and comprehensive assessments on all patients in accordance with policies and procedures.

  • Continuous visits and interdisciplinary assessment of the patient.

  • Deliver quality care and completes clear, concise, and accurate clinical documentation.

  • Provide patient, caregiver and family counseling and education as indicated in the plan of care.

  • Develop and continually update plan of care that identifies the care and services required to meet patient-specific needs.

What it takes to be an RN with Care Initiatives Hospice:

  • Active Iowa RN license.

  • Active CPR certification.

  • Hospice or palliative care experience.

  • Two (2) years of verifiable experience working as a nurse (RN/LPN), preferred.

  • Current driver's license, automobile liability insurance, and the ability to travel between multiple locations within your region.

  • Home access to the internet.

  • Ability to obtain Hospice and Palliative Registered Nurse Certification (CHPN) within 24 months of employment.

Why Join Care Initiatives?

  • Competitive Compensation: Earn a highly competitive wage.

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Eligible employees enjoy robust benefit options including medical, dental, vision, 403(b), PTO, and more.

  • Referral Bonus Program: Earn cash rewards for referring your friends.

  • Tuition Reimbursement: Develop your skills with company paid training and education to take your career to the next level.

  • Digital Wallet Access: Get paid as you earn—no more waiting for payday!

Apply now and embark on a rewarding career journey with Care Initiatives Hospice!

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,512 open Hospice Nurse jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$80–102K/yr277 salary ranges
  • US median$38–50/hr261 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 33 open Hospice Nurse jobs in Iowa and 1,512 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Iowa
Experience
Hospice Nurse postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median (1,149 postings).
Education
15 of the 1,512 open Hospice Nurse jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Pay, requirements and demand for Registered Nurse jobs

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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