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Posted August 23, 2026

Hospice RN

TeemaGroup
Ames, IA, US Full Time
56USD - 57USD per year

Job Description

Job Description
Why Consider This Opportunity?

$57/hour competitive pay
$0.46/mile mileage reimbursement
Monday–Friday daytime schedule
⭐ Approximately 6–8 visits per day
⭐ Independent, patient-focused nursing environment
⭐ Opportunity to make a meaningful impact while providing one-on-one care

Registered Nurse (RN) – Home Health / Hospice

Pay: $57.00/hour + $0.46/mile mileage reimbursement
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Travel: Up to 60-mile radius from branch
️‍⚕️ Patient Load: Approximately 6–8 visits per day
Some on-call coverage may be required

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality care to patients in their homes. This position is ideal for an RN who enjoys working independently, building relationships with patients and families, and coordinating care as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

The RN will complete Medicare Home Health visits, perform patient assessments, coordinate plans of care, provide education and symptom management, and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Homecare Homebase (HCHB) experience is preferred.

What You'll Do
  • Complete approximately 6–8 patient visits per day

  • Perform initial and ongoing nursing assessments

  • Provide skilled nursing care in patients' homes

  • Develop and implement individualized Plans of Care

  • Monitor patients for changes in condition and communicate concerns to physicians

  • Provide patient and caregiver education, including medication management, dressing changes, oxygen use, and symptom management

  • Coordinate care with physicians, LPN/LVNs, CNAs, and other interdisciplinary team members

  • Provide support and education to patients and their families

  • Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation

  • Follow Medicare, Medicaid, infection-control, and regulatory guidelines

  • Participate in staff meetings and quality improvement activities

  • Participate in the agency's on-call rotation when required

Qualifications

Required:

  • Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment

  • Minimum 1 year of RN experience in acute care, oncology, long-term care, hospice, or home health

  • Current American Heart Association BLS

  • Valid driver's license

  • Current automobile insurance

  • Reliable transportation and willingness to travel within a 60-mile radius

  • Strong patient assessment, documentation, communication, and care-coordination skills

Preferred:

  • Previous Medicare Home Health or Hospice experience

  • Homecare Homebase (HCHB) experience

  • Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid guidelines

  • Experience caring for patients with complex or end-of-life needs

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