“Working as a nurse in Vision Quest is very rewarding. I’m able to work in a service line unique to southern Iowa and I’m also able to help patients improve their self-respect and quality of life.”
Lisa Cox, RN, Vision Quest Director
Mahaska Hospice & Keokuk County Hospice: Skilled Nursing
Registered nurses who work under the direction of the patient's primary physician provide skilled nursing care.
Examples of skilled nursing care include the following:
- Pain management
- Assessments
- Blood draws
- Wound care
- Vital signs
- Medication administration/setup/instruction
- End of life care education