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Care Initiatives
Muscatine, Iowa

Hospice Nurse Practitioner - (PRN)

Nurse PractitionerIncludes callPer Diem Full Practice Authority

Compensation

Pay not listed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

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

Our Nurse Practitioners 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.

  • Why do ARNPs choose Care Initiatives Hospice? Here are just a few reasons:
  • Competitive compensation: Our ARNPs earn an extremely competitive wage.
  • Comprehensive benefits: Eligible employees can choose from our affordable and robust benefit options, including medical, dental, vision, and more.
  • Referral bonus: Earn extra cash by referring your friends to join our team.
  • Paid time off: Eligible team members earn paid time off.
  • Dayforce wallet: Access your pay as you earn it, eliminating the wait for your paycheck.
  • What it takes to be a Nurse Practitioner with Care Initiatives Hospice:
  • Current ARNP license and/or ability to activate in the state in which you will be working.
  • Active CPR certification.
  • Hospice or palliative care experience.
  • Two (2) years of verifiable experience working as a nurse (ARNP/RN/LPN), Hospice experience preferred.
  • Current driver's license, automobile liability insurance, and the ability to travel between multiple locations within your region.
  • Home access to the internet.

Join us today and make a difference in the lives of those in their final stages of life. 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.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive, holistic care to patients in their final stages of life across various settings including homes and hospitals. Collaborate with families and caregivers to honor the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients.

Requirements

Requires a current ARNP license, active CPR certification, and at least two years of verifiable nursing experience. Must possess a valid driver's license, auto insurance, and the ability to travel within the region.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Hospice CarePatient AssessmentCase ManagementClinical Care

Hospice and Palliative Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 48% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

Nurse Practitioner pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Nurse Practitioner by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedNurse Practitioner median $150k (middle half $136k–$167k)18 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingIowa index 87.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nurse Practitioner listings in Iowa172 active14,074 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 24% remote · 48% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Nurse Practitioner pay trend+1.1% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Below most Hospice And Palliative Medicine (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 150 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Care Initiatives

Hospitals and Health Care
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Medical, Dental, Vision
Referral bonus
Paid time off
Dayforce wallet (access pay as earned)

Living in Muscatine

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$209k
Typical market rent
$845/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.