VNA Hospice of NWI
Hiring nurses in Valparaiso, IN
- Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 on 3 roles
- Hiring days and evenings
From 5 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Oct 7, 2026Sources
The short version
A hospice pioneer in Northwest Indiana navigating transition
VNA Hospice of NWI established Indiana's first hospice center in the 1980s and recently announced a strategic affiliation with Center for Hospice Care to strengthen regional services, though a small body of Indeed reviews surfaces concerns about management communication and compensation.
Hospice nurses here report an average of $73,208 a year on Indeed, with registered nurses reporting $67,450 — both employee-reported estimates, not the employer's posted scale.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-10-07Source: indeed.comThe palliative care program holds full accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care, the second such program certified in Indiana.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2022-01-21Source: wimsradio.comIn July 2026 the organization signed a binding affiliation with Center for Hospice Care, joining a regional nonprofit network across northern Indiana.
If you are moving hereSources
Who it fits
Best fit
- Hospice nurses: 3 of 5 roles
Nursing here
Reviewers on Indeed rate work-life balance 4.3 out of 5, but one former RN reports that communication and management deteriorated over time and that supervisors declined meetings when disagreements arose. The organization describes its mission as helping individuals remain independent and in control of their healthcare and life choices.
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Supportive team and management
- Staff praise the supportive clinical and leadership teams, collaborative peers, and fair workplace culture.
Sources
As of 2025-12-15Source: indeed.com- On-call demands and unpaid charting
- A former case manager complained of burdensome charting, changing daily routes, and late on-call hours.
Sources
As of 2023-06-28Source: indeed.com- Mission-driven clinical work
- Employees highlight the organization's strong mission focus, while noting hospice care is emotionally challenging.
Sources
As of 2024-01-28Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
A former case manager described heavy charting, routes that change day to day, and late on-call hours.
Sources
As of 2023-06-28Source: indeed.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- When would a sign-on bonus have to be repaid?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
Living in Valparaiso, IN
Valparaiso anchors Porter County with efficient, roundabout-linked hospital commutes and genuine civic energy. Decompress post-shift with pour-overs at Dagger Mountain Roastery, Spanish fare at Don Quijote, or winter skating at Central Park Plaza. Whether you pick historic downtown bungalows or lakeside Shorewood Forest, you're minutes from work and a short drive from Indiana Dunes.
Browse roles in Valparaiso- State price level · Indiana
- 7% below the national average
- State index 93.3 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,224/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $69,872/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 3 of 5 roles, up to $10,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 2 roles with a stated shift, 1 is a day shift and 1 is an evening shift.
Which units are hiring?
Hospice (3), hospice inpatient unit (1) and ICU (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to VNA Hospice of NWI, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from VNA Hospice of NWI
- RN
- Evening shift
- Hospice Inpatient Care Center
RN Case Manager- (10,000 Bonus)
$70,000–$75,000/year
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 8-hour 8 hour
- ADN accepted
Sources
- cfhcare.org/2026/07/14/chc-and-vna-hospice-nwi-announce-strategic-affiliation
The short version
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/VNA-Reviews-E2368003.htm
What nurses say · as of 2024-01-28
- indeed.com/cmp/Vna-Hospice-of-Nwi/locations/IN/Valparaiso
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-10-07
- wimsradio.com/2022/01/21/vna-hospice-of-nwi-is-first-in-area-to-receive-full-accreditation-for-palliative-care
The short version · as of 2022-01-21
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