Hospice of Siouxland and Siouxland Palliative Care has an excellent full-time Medical Director employment opportunity for a Fellowship trained, Board Certified or Board Eligible Hospice and Palliative Care physician (Fellowship preferred but not required). If not board certified, then the hospice medical director certification will be required within two years. Hospice of Siouxland is located in Sioux City, Iowa serving patients in Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. The medical director needs to be licensed in Iowa initially; with Nebraska and South Dakota credentialing required to begin upon hire.
The medical director has overall responsibility for medical direction of the care and treatment of patients and their families provided by the hospice and palliative care team and will consult with the patient’s attending physician. In addition to the clinical services, the medical director will be responsible for overseeing and managing the Hospice and Palliative Care Programs. The right candidate will join two Advanced Practice Providers. Medical Staff Membership at Unity Point St. Luke’s and MercyOne Siouxland.
About the Facility:
Hospice of Siouxland is a CHAP accredited not-for-profit healthcare organization. Hospice of Siouxland and Siouxland Palliative Care is a partnership of MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center & UnityPoint Health -St. Luke’s.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Graduate from an accredited or state-approved school of medicine or osteopathy.
2. Four year of experience strongly preferred as a practicing physician with an emphasis on the geriatric population.
3. Current and unrestricted licenses to practice medicine in the states of Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota.
4. Current unrestricted state and Federal permits to prescribe medications including controlled substances.
5. Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Family Practice or Geriatrics.
6. Hospice and Palliative Care Certified through the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine or willing to obtain according to regulations.
7. Maintain staff privileges at contracted hospitals of Mercy Medical Center – Sioux City and Unity Point- St. Luke’s
8. Must possess interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively with patients/ and their families, as well as interdisciplinary caregivers, peers, and other health care providers.
Hospice of Siouxland, serving Siouxland for 40 years, is looking for a compassionate full-time Social Worker or MSW who is looking for a career with a purpose. You would see hospice patients and families in our Nebraska service area, and the Elk Point, SD, area. You would provide a wide variety of social work services which include patient/family counseling, networking of available resources, and aligning them with the appropriate services to provide a continuum of care.
Position requires a bachelor’s degree in social work. Master’s degree with major course work in social work, psychology, or counseling preferred. Requires current state licensure in IA, NE, and SD or willingness to become licensed. Two years of experience as a Licensed Social Worker preferred. Clinical experience relevant to grief and/or loss beneficial. Must be able to communicate effectively with all members of the health care team. Current driver’s license and auto insurance is required along with vehicle to travel to patient residences. Must obtain and maintain CPR and Mandatory Reporter Certification. Basic computer knowledge and skills preferred.
LISW position with Hospice of Siouxland and Siouxland Palliative Care is part of a community-based interdisciplinary team to support patients facing serious illness, including their families and care givers. Primary function is to provide assessments of the psychosocial and economic needs of the patient, provide support for patient coping with advanced illness, facilitate conversations related to the patients goals of care and end of life issues, provide caregiver support, and connect patients/ families with community resources. Schedule will be 32 hours per week which is a full-time position.
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Job Type: Full-time
Be part of a Hospice care team that focuses on bringing comfort, self-respect and quality of life to people in the final months of life. A compassionate Aide (CNA) with at least six months of Nurse Aide experience would be most successful in this role. Aide will provide individualized care based on each patient’s care plan. You will be assigned to the Nebraska team but would also float to other teams as needed.
Position requires 75-hour Home Health Aide supervised training course or nurse aide training program, basic computer skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills. Current CPR needed or be willing to become certified. You must have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance along with available transportation to travel to patient residences. Applicants must be able to meet physical requirements of the position.
$6000 Sign-on Bonus! Be part of a Hospice care team that focuses on bringing comfort, self-respect, and quality of life to people in the final months of life. Provides nursing care to patients by utilizing the nursing process and meeting established hospice standards. Accountable for assigned caseload in collaboration with other interdisciplinary team members. Serves as advocate for patient and families. One year of clinical experience in acute care setting or equivalent experience required (additional experience in hospice, homecare or oncology beneficial). Current RN license required along with basic computer skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills. Need to be CPR and mandatory reporter certified or willing to become certified.
$6000 Sign-on Bonus! Be part of a Hospice care team that focuses on bringing comfort, self-respect, and quality of life to people in the final months of life. Admissions RN uses clinical nursing knowledge and assessment skills, coordinates referrals and admits patients onto Hospice services. Communicates agency services to health care providers, businesses and community organizations. This is a full-time position with a schedule of Monday through Friday from noon to 7 PM with an hour break (30 hours per week).
Must have current RN license in Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota as applicable. Two years of acute nursing experience and one year of home care experience strongly preferred. Excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills are a must! Must maintain current CPR and Adult and Child Mandatory Reporter certification.
Hospice of Siouxland seeks licensed/certified therapists to provide the following complimentary therapies to patients of Hospice of Siouxland. These will be contracted positions in our tri-state service area. Therapist must have their own pet/equipment to provide therapy services.
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Hospice of Siouxland
Attn: Brenda Smalley, PHR
309 Cook St.
Sioux City, IA 51103
Phone 712-233-4174
Fax 712-233-4181
Hospice of Siouxland was awarded the CHAP accreditation, (Community Health Accreditation Program) demonstrating our dedication to meeting the industry’s highest recognized standards in community-based care.
