UnityPoint Health·Waterloo, Iowa
The Hospitalist Nurse coordinates patient care from admission to discharge, collaborating with the care team to manage labs, tests, and discharge planning. They provide bedside education to patients and families while ensuring continuity of care during physician hand-offs.
Overview Hospitalist Nurse - Palliative Care Monday-Friday; 8 hour daytime shifts Full Time Benefits We are looking for an experienced RN who is comfortable in Palliative care conversations.
That may include things like disease state management, pain management and controlled substance agreements, and transitions of care discussions.
We are also looking for someone with some critical triage skills and ability to communicate critical information as needed.
Through evidence-based practices and a patient-centered approach, you’ll help guide patients and families throughout their healthcare journey.
You’ll collaborate closely with providers, nursing staff, social services, patients, and families to support symptom management, advance care planning, appropriate utilization of resources, and positive patient outcomes.
Daily opportunities to partner with patients and families navigating complex, chronic conditions.
What You’ll Experience Relationship-Driven Care: Build long-term connections with palliative care patients and families, guiding them through diagnosis, treatment, and lifestyle management.
Specialized Clinical Growth: Deepen your expertise in palliative care and patient education.
Assesses patient and family readiness, confidence, and knowledge related to chronic disease and complex condition self-management.
Team-Based Environment: Work alongside physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, social workers, and nurses/care coordinators in both supportive inpatient and outpatient settings.
Collaborates with providers to address medication changes and supports patient understanding of complex medication regimens.
Patient Education Leadership: Empower families through hands-on teaching, helping patients and caregivers feel confident managing care at home.
Provides education using evidence-based materials, action plans, and Teach-Back methodology.
Advance Care Planning (ACP): Supports Advance Care Planning by connecting patients and surrogate decision makers to facilitation resources.
Ensures ACP documentation is completed, accurately documented, and readily accessible within the electronic health record.
Why UnityPoint Health?
At UnityPoint Health, you matter.
We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
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.
Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Practice is a mix of inpatient and outpatient: hospital, SNFs, home visits, assisted living facilities, etc. Ability to work as a team member to improve the health of the people and communities we serve Experience with palliative care, medicine management preferred but not required Evaluates, interprets and coordinates information to make decisions and recommendations regarding patient care Patient-focused, friendly and willing to collaborate in a team environment Excellent communication (written and verbal), analytical and problem-solving skills
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. Mandatory Reporter certification. CPR certification. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work as a team member. Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies and procedures. 3-5 years of nursing experience preferred. Bachelor’s education in health related field preferred. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Candidates must be a Registered Nurse licensed in Iowa or Illinois with CPR and Mandatory Reporter certifications. A bachelor's degree in a health-related field and 3-5 years of nursing experience are preferred.
Market context
Iowa hospitals and health systems continue to need nurses who can support palliative care patients, coordinate with interdisciplinary teams, and communicate clearly with families. This role is competitive because employers often prefer an RN license in Iowa or Illinois, CPR and Mandatory Reporter certifications, and prior nursing experience; a health-related bachelor’s degree can also strengthen your application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure, certifications, and palliative care experience before applying.