Overview

Benefits

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus! Those who qualify will receive up to $8,000.

We offer medical, dental, vision, 401K and tuition reimbursement.

Summary

IU Health Hospice provides patients and their families comprehensive, family-centered care delivered by a highly trained interdisciplinary team. General inpatient (GIP) hospice nurses, in collaboration with the bedside nurse, coordinate and manage care of those patients that are not stable enough to return home for routine hospice care. GIP is offered at all of the Indianapolis area hospitals. The traditional, complementary, alternative, and holistic services that our Hospice professionals offer, add to our patient’s overall quality of life.

The general inpatient (GIP) Hospice Nurse works with patients and families to coordinate Hospice services. Responsibilities would include speaking with patients and families about the process of transitioning to hospice care with a focus on comfort, completing the hospice assessment and GIP admission, and coordinating discharges for patients moving to Home Hospice or other Hospice facilities. There is minimal bedside care with this position. 

There is expected travel between the Indianapolis area hospitals as needed. There may also be intermittent need for the GIP nurse to assist with routine home hospice needs within the community as well as on-call. Mileage reimbursement is offered for any travel associated with this position.

Schedule

Full-time, Day shift position. Some on-call required as needed.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Requires current state of Indiana license as Registered Nurse.
• Requires that the RN has graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
• Other advanced Life Support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.

Safeguarding our patients and each other is an important part of how we deliver the best care possible to the communities we serve. As a condition of employment, IU Health requires all new hires to receive various vaccinations, including the influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, barring an approved exemption. New hires will also be provided the option to submit proof of previous vaccination.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.