The hospice nurse must:

• be licensed as a Registered Nurse, and/or willing to obtain appropriate licenses to provide care in the Hospice of Dubuque service area
• have the ability to effectively assess and respond to the needs of patients and families in a variety of settings and with varied lifestyles
• be able to communicate effectively with clients and other staff members
• be able to participate in the development of the Interdisciplinary Team’s plan of care and provide nursing care within that plan of care
• be able to document accurate reports of assessments and care provided
• participate in on-call responsibilities
• be able to load and unload medical equipment weighing up to 45 pounds
• be physically able to visit patients in their home and provide full physical care to bed-bound patients in low beds
• be able to drive in all types of weather
• have his/her own reliable transportation
• meet regulatory personnel file requirements
• be able to meet the Hospice of Dubuque Code of Organizational Ethics and Standards of Conduct        

Although hospice care is a specialty, Hospice of Dubuque will provide the orientation, mentoring, and ongoing education necessary for the Hospice Nurse to be competent in the care he/she will be providing.
 
Please send a resume to:
Hospice of Dubuque
c/o Barbara Zoeller
1670 JFK Road
Dubuque, IA 52002