VISITING NURSE dba Stillwater Hospice·Fort Wayne, Indiana
Provide safe personal care and support for terminally ill patients in an inpatient hospice facility. Responsibilities include assisting with hygiene, monitoring vital signs, and documenting care according to the written Plan of Care.
Join our team at Stillwater Hospice!
At Stillwater Hospice, we foster and support growth, teamwork, and good work-life balance among all staff.
We offer competitive wages and benefits in our team-forward, positive care environment. We look forward to talking to you today about joining our team!
Compensation is based on total years of experience in previous clinical roles.
In this role, you'll care for patients at the Hospice Home (Inpatient Unit) located in Fort Wayne.
You will be working 36 hours each week, Monday through Friday, with Weekend rotations. 12 Hour SHIFTS, 11:00 AM to 11:30 PM
We pride ourselves on promoting an Excellent Work/Life Balance and providing Excellent Employee Benefits.
Health Insurance with PPO (preferred provider organization).
Dental and Vision Insurance.
Flexible Savings Account (FSA).
Free Employer Health Clinic (for medical plan participants). Partnership with Parkview Health.
Catastrophic Medical Care Plan (qualifications apply).
Medical Claims and Healthcare Utilization Management program.
A partnership with Wellbridge Surgical, a concierge Surgery Center, includes reimbursement of medical plan deductibles and travel expenses (for medical plan participants).
Dependent Care Savings Account (DCFSA).
TriShare Plus Child Care Cost Sharing plan (for qualifying employees).
CoShare Child Care Cost Sharing plan (for qualifying employees).
Generous Paid Time Off.
Paid Wellness Days.
Time Off for Voting.
Paid Parental Leave for Births and Adoptions.
403b Retirement Plan for all employees with no cost access to a Financial Advisor and a strong Company Match for full-time employees.
Shift Incentive Pay, Performance Incentives, & Mileage Reimbursement.
Company-provided Uniform allowance.
Company-provided Basic Life Insurance plus AD&D Insurance.
Company-provided Short-Term Disability Insurance.
Affordable Term Life Insurance policies are available for employees and family members.
Education Incentives & Tuition Discounts w/ several local Universities.
Private Student Loan Assistance Program with Gradify.
Support the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness plan as a Qualifying Not-for-Profit Employer.
Annual Employee Tuition Assistance Plan: up to $ 2,000.00 per year.
Stillwater Hospice Tuition Scholarships: up to $ 5,000.00 per year.
A Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family household members.
New hire referral Finder's Bonus.
Free employee access to the services and programs at the Peggy F. Murphy Community Grief Center.
A newly remodeled, modern Inpatient Unit.
Newly built Staff Respite Room in the Hospice Home IPU.
Multiple employee engagement events per year: Wellness/Health Events, Quarterly Employee Benefit Fairs, Organization picnics, and Organization holiday events.
A strong commitment to promoting and advancing employees from within the organization.
The campus is connected to the Fort Wayne Trails system.
Discounts at the YMCA (multiple included, not just Allen County).
Position Title: Inpatient certified nurses aide
Flsa status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Assistant Director of Nursing
To provide safe personal care and support for the terminally ill, in the hospice facility, under the direction of the Patient Care Director and/or RN Case Manager.
sink, tub, or bed. Nail and skin care. Oral hygiene. Toileting and elimination needs, emptying commode and catheter bag; empty, cleanse, and reinforce ostomy bag. Normal range of motion and positioning, ambulating with use of gait belt. Changing linens, adequate nutrition, fluid intake and output.
Assists patients with various rehabilitation activities under the direction of a licensed therapist or RN.
Takes and records temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure when assigned.
Meal preparations.
Assists patient with feeding and feeds patients unable to feed themselves.
Observes patient’s condition and reports significant changes in status to the appropriate nurse.
Computer documents care per agency policies and procedures.
Manages care of assigned patients in a timely fashion.
Maintains a clean, safe, and healthy environment in the patient care area.
As a member of the interdisciplinary team, participates in patient care conference as assigned to promote holistic care.
CNA will maintain good personal hygiene and conduct themselves in a polite and professional manner.
CNA must maintain a therapeutic relationship with patients. This includes confidentiality of personal matters as well as patients’, coworkers’, and Agency business. Maintains respect for the patient's privacy and property.
Attends educational opportunities and in-services in accordance with agency guidelines to improve clinical practice.
Must be willing to be cross-trained in other departments within the agency.
Any other duties assigned by supervisor.
Adheres to all Stillwater Hospice policies.
Adheres to Stillwater Hospice privacy practices as described in the notice of Privacy Practices.
Participates in quality improvement activities and/or other agency committees or task forces when requested.
Must have visual, hearing, and mental ability to initiate and comprehend written and verbal communication.
Must be able to engage in clear, concise verbal/non-verbal communication.
Lifting: Transfer patients into positions to perform daily care, personal hygiene, and grooming - Occasional to Frequent.
Carrying: Personal hygiene supplies to and from bathroom to patient - Frequent. Linen for short distances - Frequent.
Pushing/pulling: Readjust patient in bed - Frequent.
Standing: While performing patient care - Frequent to Constant.
Sitting: While performing patient care and paperwork. - Occasional
Climbing: Up and down stairs - Occasional.
Balancing: Needed for normal ambulation, climbing stairs, and for reaching - Frequent.
Stooping/kneeling/crouching/reaching: To perform patient care - Frequent.
Handling patient care items, i.e., soap, shampoo, toothbrush, comb, dressing
Frequent.
Fingering: Pen, visit reports - Frequent.
Opening: Bottles and jars - Frequent
Talking: To communicate with patient and family; and to communicate with supervisor and coworkers - Frequent.
Hearing: To communicate with patient, coworkers, patient’s family, and supervisor - Frequent to Constant.
Seeing: Constant.
Must be able to climb at least three (3) flights of stairs.
Recognizes emergencies and is knowledgeable about emergency procedures according to agency policy.
Must be able to remain calm in occasional emergency situations.
Must be willing to travel in inclement weather.
Potential exposure to variable temperatures in working environment.
Potential exposure to infectious diseases, needle sticks, hazardous waste, etc.
Potential threat of physical violence to self. (Security personnel available upon request.)
Potential exposure to harm from pets visiting patients on hospice unit.
• Potential exposure to chemical/cleaning substances within facility.
• Standard precautions will be consistently used for patients. Protective clothing and equipment are provided by the employer at no cost to the employee.
Must be willing to accept assignments without regard to disease or ethnic origin.
Must exhibit dependability in attendance, punctuality, and flexibility for unit coverage.
Must be willing to work scheduled holiday rotation.
The published compensation range for this position reflects a good-faith estimate of starting base pay for full-time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The base pay may be higher or lower based on demonstrated job-related experience.
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Stillwater Hospice has been caring for the seriously ill of Northeast Indiana since 1888, and our goal is to foster the optimal quality of life through medical, spiritual, and emotional support for patients and their loved ones. We provide high-quality, patient-focused, and compassionate care that helps terminally ill patients and their families live as fully as possible. Providing hospice care allows patients and their families to have meaningful moments together.
Requires a high school diploma or GED, a current CNA license, and completion of a 105-hour certification program. Candidates must have at least six months of experience in home health, long-term care, or hospital settings and hold a current CPR certification.
Market context
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