Nurse Educator & Hospice Visit Nurse

Job Description Job Description Join our team at Stillwater Hospice! THIS IS A UNIQUE HYBRID TEACHING & CLINICAL POSITION 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 in all of our 12 serviced counties . You will be working 40 hours each week . The role will be 24 hours a week in education & 16 hours a week in home care RN as a visit nurse- salaried at 80 hours per pay total We pride ourselves on promoting an Excellent Work/Life Balance and providing Excellent Employee Benefits. Health Insurance with PPO (preferred provider organization) or HDHP (high-deductible health plans). Dental and Vision Insurance. Health Savings Account (HSA) plans (Two Options) with company match and contributions. Plans have long-term investment options. Free Employer Health Clinic partnership with Parkview Health (for medical plan participants, including covered family). A concierge Surgery Center partnership with Wellbridge Surgical includes reimbursement of medical plan deductibles (for medical plan participants). Dependent Care Savings Account (DCFSA). TriShare Plus 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, including tuition discounts with several local Universities. Private Student Loan Assistance Program with Gradify. Support the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness plans as a Qualifying Not-for-Profit Employer. Annual Employee Tuition Assistance Plan, up to $2000.00 per year. Stillwater Hospice Tuition Scholarships, up to $5000.00 per year. A Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) program for Employees & 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 Nurse Educator – Classroom & Home CareFLAS STATUS ExemptREPORTS TO Education Program CoordinatorPOSITION OBJECTIVE Leads classroom-based education and orientation for the nursing department, focusing on policy, procedure, and documentation training. Coordinates educational programming, competency assessments, and professional development for home-based nursing staff. QUALIFICATIONS Current RN license in Indiana; BSN preferred Minimum 2 years of hospice or home care experience Strong interpersonal, teaching, and communication skills Knowledgeable about end-of-life care including pain/symptom management Teach staff of all levels in a clear and empathetic manner Plan and implement changes and flex between roles as necessary CPR certification (Instructor preferred or obtained within 6 months) Proficiency in electronic documentation system and other computer skills Valid driver’s license and insured vehicle ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Maintain consistent hours working in Hospice Home Care Manage the Nursing Preceptor Program, ensuring all preceptors meet standards and complete required training. Train and support new nursing staff, providing guidance on clinical practices and policies. Delivers hands-on training across all nursing roles, including CNA, RN, LPN, triage, admissions, and more. Works with the Education Program Coordinator and nursing leaders to design personalized orientation plans and daily schedules for new hires. Oversee the nursing student education program, coordinating contracts with colleges and universities in conjunction with Education Program Coordinator. Evaluates new nursing staff during orientation, documents progress, and recommends additional training if needed. Coordinates nursing orientation logistics, including scheduling and ensuring all training is completed before patient care begins. Assess nursing staff training needs with nursing leadership to identify areas for development. Help create or arrange educational materials and sessions based on identified needs. Maintain records of in-service attendance and training content in the learning management system. Work with leaders to assess staff competency in clinical skills, infection control, and agency procedures. Support implementation of clinical policies and protocols across the agency. Provide help with electronic documentation systems for all staff. Participate in quality improvement projects and agency committees as needed. GENERAL FUNCTIONS Participate in annual competency planning and education scheduling Conduct staff needs assessments and revise training accordingly Maintain compliance with CHAP, state, and federal regulations Serves as a role model and resource person for all nursing staff. Collaborate with Education Program Coordinator and leadership ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/MENTAL FUNCTIONS: Lifting: Office supplies and equipment - Occasional. Standing: While instructing or demonstrating - Frequent. Balancing: Needed for normal ambulation and for reaching - Occasional to Frequent. Stooping/kneeling/ crouching: To demonstrate/teach patient care - Occasional. Fingering: Pen, visit reports -Frequent. Talking: To communicate with supervisor and coworkers - Frequent. Hearing: To communicate with supervisor and coworkers - Frequent to Constant. Seeing: Constant 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 Must have ability to remain calm in occasional emergency situations Recognizes emergencies and has knowledge of emergency procedures, according to Agency policy. ESSENTIAL HAZARDOUS PHYSICAL EXPOSURES: Potential exposure to environmental pollutants Potential exposure to variable temperatures in working environment Potential threat of physical violence to self. (Security personnel available upon request.) CHEMICAL OR HAZARDOUS PHYSICAL EXPOSURES: Potential exposure to substances within office environment, including copy machine toner, VDT emissions, cleaning solvents, and medical supply chemicals. ESSENTIAL PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Seat belts must be worn when traveling during working hours according to state law. 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.

Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana, US

Posted Date: 8/1/2025