Hospice aide Jobs in Fort Wayne, IN

Overview

Lead with Heart. Be the Difference. Transform End-of-Life Care.

Join our company, where every day is an opportunity to deliver personalized, meaningful hospice and palliative care to patients facing life-limiting illness. We support patients and their families with dignity, comfort, and love.

What You'll Do as a Hospice RN / RN Case Manager:

• Be the primary point of contact for patients and families, guiding them through every step of their hospice journey.

• Deliver and document skilled, hands-on nursing care based on each patient’s individualized Plan of Care—in their home, assisted living, or wherever they call home.

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments to monitor patient condition and adjust care as needed.

• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team—including physicians, LPNs, CNAs, social workers, chaplains, and others—to build and refine personalized care plans.

• Provide emotional, physical, and spiritual support not just to the patient, but to their loved ones as well—offering education, comfort, and bereavement guidance.

• Teach caregivers how to care for their loved one safely and confidently, offering both practical training and emotional reassurance.

• Communicate important updates in patient condition to the care team, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions.

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical documentation and follow infection control and compliance standards.

• Support the organization's quality improvement and scheduling initiatives to ensure care is consistent, compassionate, and efficient.

• Help patients and families understand and navigate topics such as:
  • Medication administration
  • Hospice philosophy and services
  • Symptom and pain management
  • End-of-life processes and expectations

About You

Qualifications – What You’ll Bring:

• Active RN license in the state of employment (or eligible to obtain).
• 1+ year of RN experience in hospice, home health, ICU, oncology, geriatrics, or related nursing fields.
• A genuine hospice heart: compassionate, empathetic, and patient-centered.
• Comfortable providing care in diverse settings, including private homes and facilities.
• Strong communication and critical thinking skills in emotionally sensitive situations.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• CPR certification required.

Preferred Experience (Not Required):

• Hospital RN (Med-Surg, ICU, ER, PACU, telemetry, cardiac)
• Admissions RN, wound care, float pool, travel nursing
• Experience with terminally ill patients or serious illness support

We Offer

Benefits for All Associates (Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem):

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• National & Local Recognition Programs
• Teammate Assistance Fund

Additional Full-Time Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
• Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
• Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
• Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)
• Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)

Ready to Join a Team That Cares?

Apply now to become part of our Hospice Nursing team and help make every moment count for our patients and their loved ones.

Legalese

• This is a safety-sensitive position
• Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
• Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
• We are proud to be an EEO employer
• We maintain a drug-free workplace