Hospitalist Nurse- Palliative Care

Join UnityPoint Health as a Hospitalist Nurse- Palliative Care in Waterloo, Iowa.

Key Responsibilities

• Requires bedside marketing to educate patients & their families on what the role of the Hospitalist Program is. At the same time, verifies primary care provider and determines any barriers to discharge & set expectations for hospital stay.

• Actively participates in morning report/hand-off and can serve in the role of census coordinator.

• Collaborates with hospital care team to ensure that all current labs, test results, consults, orders, etc. are carried out in a timely fashion.

• Initiates proactive planning and coordination of the patient’s plan for the day and plan for the stay with the rest of the team.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nurses.

• Current license to practice nursing in the State of Iowa/Illinois for Registered Nurse.

• Meets educational/competency requirements per policy.

• Ability to use the computer effectively in order to navigate several electronic programs related to patient care.

Benefits & Compensation

• Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more.

• We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

Work Schedule

• Full-Time position.

• Call responsibilities required.

Work with UnityPoint Health in Waterloo, Iowa.