Outpatient RN - Weekend

Outpatient RN – Weekend Package – Iowa River Hospice

Posted: 10/13/25 | Expires:
Posted until filled at 4:00 p.m.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current RN license in the State of Iowa.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2 years home care, hospice and palliative care experience OR 3-5 years of recent relevant 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 communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong management and organizational skills.

• Responsible for after‑hours visits, pronouncements 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.
• Give oversight to hospice on‑call team members to achieve efficient quality patient‑centered care, meet productivity standards, and best practice team utilization to meet patient/family, referral source and community expectations.
• Possess strong problem‑solving, decision‑making and leadership skills in both typical and exceptional situations.
• Demonstrate appropriate communication skills to include 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).
• Other care management activities as needed.
• Must comply with HIPAA rules and 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.
• Other duties as assigned by Executive Director or designee.

Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care