Head Nurse jobs in Fort Wayne, IN

Head Nurse plans and implements the overall nursing policies, procedures, and services for a unit. Maintains nursing staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training clinical staff. Being a Head Nurse ensures that nurses are current in competencies, assessments, licensure, certifications, and other annual training. May provide direct patient care and is responsible for assessing, planning, and evaluating patients. Additionally, Head Nurse requires a bachelor's degree in nursing. Typically requires Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Requires Registered Nurse (RN). Typically reports to a director. The Head Nurse manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Head Nurse typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Registered Nurse
  • Visiting Nurse
  • Berne, IN FULL_TIME
  • Join our team at Stillwater Hospice.


    We Want to take your application for Registered Nurse.

    Don't hesitate. Apply Now. The HR team looks forward to talking to you today about becoming a valued part of our team!

    Full Time, Part Time, and PRN. We have opportunities working in our Hospice Home or the community.

    In this role, you could be working with clients in Allen. Whitley, Wabash, Huntington, Grant, Blackford, Jay, Wells, Adams, Noble, Kosciusko, or DeKalb County.

    We want to talk with you to help you find a work location and schedule that fits your needs.

    We offer competitive wages and benefits in our team-forward, positive care environment.

    We pride ourselves on promoting an Excellent Work/Life Balance and Excellent Employee Benefits.

    • Health Insurance with PPO (preferred provider organization) or HDHP (high-deductible health plans).
    • Dental and Vision Insurance.
    • Health Savings Account plan (Two Options) with company contributions and long-term investment options.
    • Free Employer Health Clinic partnership with Parkview Health (for plan participants).
    • Concierge Surgery Center partnership with Wellbridge Surgical, which includes medical plan deductible reimbursement (for plan participants).
    • Generous Paid Time Off.
    • Paid Wellness days.
    • Paid Parental Leave for Births and Adoptions.
    • 403b Retirement Plan for all employees with free access to a Financial Advisor and a strong Company Match for full-time employees.
    • Shift Incentive Pay & Mileage Pay
    • Company-provided Uniform allowance.
    • Company-provided Basic Life, AD&D Insurance.
    • Company-provided Short-Term Disability Insurance.
    • Additional term life insurance amounts are available for employees and family members.
    • Education Incentives, including tuition discounts with several local Universities.
    • Tuition Assistance & Tuition Scholarships.
    • A Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) program for Employees and household members.
    • Free 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.
    • Multiple employee engagement events per year: Wellness events, Employee benefit fairs, Organization picnics, and Organization holiday events.
    • A Strong Commitment to promote and advance employees from within the Organization.
    • The campus is connected to the Fort Wayne Trails system.
    • Discounts at the YMCA and local banks incentives.

    POSITION OBJECTIVE:

    Manages and Coordinates the provision of nursing care for assigned terminally ill palliative care patients by assessing needs, implementing nursing
    care plans, making appropriate revisions, and evaluating outcomes of care.

    QUALIFICATIONS:
    • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
    • Must have a current RN license to practice in the state of Indiana.
    • Must hold current CPR certification or obtain it within the orientation period.
    • Infusion skills preferred.
    • Prefer one (1) year of recent hospital or home health care experience.
    • Must have a valid driver's license and have access to an automobile with current automobile insurance coverage.
    • Must be able to safely perform the job's essential functions without posing a direct threat to the health and/or safety of him/her or others in the workplace.
    • Must be comfortable working with hospice patients, emphasizing palliative care.
    • Assists with in-servicing the community on the hospice philosophy as needed/requested.
    • Ability to recognize the needs and emergencies of hospice and palliative care patients. and provide appropriate interventions.
    • Strong interpersonal skills.
    • Strong assessment skills.

      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.

      Stillwater Hospice (formerly Visiting Nurse) 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.
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Registered Nurse
  • Visiting Nurse
  • Fort Wayne, IN FULL_TIME
  • Join our team at Stillwater Hospice. We Want to take your application for Registered Nurse. Don't hesitate. Apply Now. The HR team looks forward to talking to you today about becoming a valued part of...
  • 28 Days Ago

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Registered Nurse
  • Visiting Nurse
  • Albion, IN FULL_TIME
  • Join our team at Stillwater Hospice. We Want to take your application for Registered Nurse. Don't hesitate. Apply Now. The HR team looks forward to talking to you today about becoming a valued part of...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Registered Nurse
  • Visiting Nurse
  • Wabash, IN FULL_TIME
  • Join our team at Stillwater Hospice. We Want to take your application for Registered Nurse. Don't hesitate. Apply Now. The HR team looks forward to talking to you today about becoming a valued part of...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Registered Nurse
  • Visiting Nurse
  • Huntington, IN FULL_TIME
  • Join our team at Stillwater Hospice. We Want to take your application for Registered Nurse. Don't hesitate. Apply Now. The HR team looks forward to talking to you today about becoming a valued part of...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Registered Nurse
  • Visiting Nurse
  • Columbia, IN FULL_TIME
  • Join our team at Stillwater Hospice. We Want to take your application for Registered Nurse. Don't hesitate. Apply Now. The HR team looks forward to talking to you today about becoming a valued part of...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Medical Assistant II - Neurology - Fort Wayne *Full Time, Days*
  • Indiana University Health
  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • Job Description We are looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good o...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,924 per week
  • Hiring Now!
  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • GetMed Staffing, Inc. is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Job Descrip...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $1,872 per week
  • Hiring Now!
  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • Gifted Healthcare-HPC is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Fort Wayne, Indiana....
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Assistant II - Pre-Triage - Fort Wayne *Full Time, Hybrid*
  • Indiana University Health
  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • Job Description We are looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good o...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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TRAVEL NURSE RN - ENDOSCOPY - $2,082 TO $2,145 PER WEEK IN FORT WAYNE, IN
  • Focus Staff
  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • We currently have a client in FORT WAYNE, IN looking for a Travel Endo RN - Endoscopy Registered Nurse! Focus Staff is s...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN $10k Bonus - Nights House Supervisor - Behavioral Health
  • Acadia Healthcare Inc.
  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • Overview RN $10k Sign On Bonus - House Supervisor opportunity for Full-Time Nights We are GROWING and adding new team-me...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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House Supervisor
  • Parkview Health
  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • Summary Provides overall direction and general administration of the hospital for eight hours each and 24 hours of every...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Unit Assistant
  • Parkview Health
  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • Summary The Unit Assistant has responsibility and accountability for delivery of high quality basic nursing care for a d...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

Fort Wayne is a city in the U.S. state of Indiana and the seat of Allen County, United States. Located in northeastern Indiana, the city is 18 miles (29 km) west of the Ohio border and 50 miles (80 km) south of the Michigan border. With a population of 253,691 in the 2010 census, it is the second-most populous city in Indiana after Indianapolis, and the 75th-most populous city in the United States. It is the principal city of the Fort Wayne metropolitan area, consisting of Allen, Wells, and Whitley counties, a combined population of 419,453 as of 2011. Fort Wayne is the cultural and economic c...
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Fort Wayne, Indiana area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago

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