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Care Initiatives
Cedar Rapids, IA, US

Hospice Nurse Practitioner - (PRN)

Nurse PractitionerPer Diem Full Practice Authority

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 35m ago · Verified live

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 long-term care facilities. Collaborate closely with families and caregivers to honor patient wishes and ensure compassionate, dignified end-of-life support.

Requirements

Requires a current ARNP license, active CPR certification, and at least two years of nursing experience. Candidates must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation for travel, and experience in hospice or palliative care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Hospice carePatient assessmentCare planningClinical documentationPatient advocacyCollaborationCommunication

Hospice & 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 $137k–$167k)16 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingIowa index 87.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nurse Practitioner listings in Iowa173 active14,196 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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Salary Distribution20 jobs

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<$135k
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$160k-185k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
56% this job
CME allowance
56%
Loan repayment
19%
Relocation assistance
6%

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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 80 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

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Referral Bonus
Paid Time Off
Dayforce Wallet (Access Pay as You Earn)

Living in Cedar Rapids

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$214k
Typical market rent
$1,291/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.0
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.

BEA 2024 · Cedar Rapids, IA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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