Inpatient RN; Day Shift - Part Time

Inpatient RN (Day Shift) - Part Time

Iowa River Hospice is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse for an inpatient day‑shift, part‑time position. The successful candidate will provide excellent patient‑centered care in a hospice setting.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current RN license in the State of Iowa.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2 years of home care, hospice, and palliative care experience OR 3‑5 years of recent clinical experience with problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills.
• Experience in an on‑call, supervisory, or leadership position preferred.
• Able to thrive in a quiet, secure home office environment.
• Detail‑oriented, organized with the ability to work well in a fast‑paced work environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong management and organizational skills.

• Responsible for after‑hours visits, notifications, and communications from patients and families seeking information about symptoms or care concerns.
• Conduct outbound communications for follow‑up and care coordination, including scheduling of on‑call nurse, social work, or pastoral care providers.
• Consult and coordinate with internal and external team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans, make appropriate referrals, and provide follow‑up.
• Assist with finding appropriate providers, community resources, and care solutions.
• Provide oversight to the hospice on‑call team to achieve efficient, quality, patient‑centered care, meet productivity standards, and best‑practice team utilization.
• Possess strong problem‑solving, decision‑making, and leadership skills in both typical and exceptional situations.
• Demonstrate appropriate communication skills, including the ability to communicate with both internal and external customers and effectively present information one‑on‑one or in group settings.
• Record member data in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Perform other care‑management activities as needed.
• Comply with HIPAA rules, regulations, and patient privacy requirements.

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary hospice team—including nurses, physicians, social workers, and administrators—to ensure accurate billing and documentation of services.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external parties, including patients, families, insurance companies, and government agencies.

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency in billing operations.
• Participate in training programs and continuing education to stay current on industry best practices and regulatory changes.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director or designee.

• Job Type: Part-Time
• Posted: 8/20/25
• Expires:
  Posted until filled at 4:00 p.m.
• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Part‑time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care