In range for Indiana staff rolesIndiana staff postings that state pay run $60k/yr to $108k/yr, the middle half $69k/yr to $95k/yr, across 266 postings.
Hospital admissions and building hospital relationshipsFocus on Hospital Admissions and building relationships with the hospitals in the area
Day to day
Help with field admissions and visits as neededalso helping with Field Admissions and Visits as needed
Day to day
Provide nursing care using the nursing process within scope of practiceProvides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of the nursing process within the designated scope of practice.
Day to day
Write and initiate plan of care when appropriateWriting and initiating a plan of care (when appropriate).
Day to day
Regularly re-evaluate patient and family/caregiver needsRegularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs
Day to day
Complete all visit types requested for patient and familyCompletes all visit types requested to meet the needs of the patient and family.
Day to day
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physicianAdministers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician's plan of care.
Day to day
Complete, maintain, and submit accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient's condition and care givenCompletes, maintains, and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient's condition and care given.
Day to day
Communicate with physicians, report condition changes, and obtain ordersCommunicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports changes in the patient's condition; obtains/receives physicians' orders as required.
Day to day
Coordinate care plan with community health contactsCommunicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.
Day to day
Ensure equipment and other necessary items and services are availableEnsures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.
Day to day
Fulfill requested and accepted case assignmentsFulfills obligation of requested and/or accepted case assignments.
Coverage Territory: Focus on Hospital Admissions and building relationships with the hospitals in the area; also helping with Field Admissions and Visits as needed
Schedule
M-F; 10a-7p OR 4
10 hour shifts
Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 / year
Our people are the difference.
Transitions Care is a leading hospice organization that has changed the hospice experience for patients, families, and team members. Imagine a healthcare company that provides 24/7 access to services in the comfort of the patient's home - providing the physical, emotional, and spiritual support that allows a patient to focus on living.
At Transitions, you don't have to imagine! Apply now to join our team and experience the Transitions difference!
As a Transitions Care Hospice Nurse you are responsible for providing care to patients in need. The Nurse functions as a support team member to the IDG team by providing additional services when required. The Nurse will assess, address and report patient needs to the case management team all while ensuring that all patient needs are met in a timely manner. Local travel is required.
Major Responsibilities
Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of the nursing process within the designated scope of practice.
Assesses and evaluates patient's status by:
Writing and initiating a plan of care (when appropriate).
Regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs
Participating in revising the plan of care (when appropriate).
Completes all visit types requested to meet the needs of the patient and family.
Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician's plan of care.
Completes, maintains, and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient's condition and care given. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports changes in the patient's condition; obtains/receives physicians' orders as required.
Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.
Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.
Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-service classes.
Fulfills obligation of requested and/or accepted case assignments.
Benefits We Offer
Competitive salary
Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance plans
Life Insurance
401(k) matching
Auto Allowance
Gas Card
Company Equipment
Paid Time Off
Free Scrub Tops
Requirements
Education and Experience
Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
Nursing licensure in the State which you provide care (RN).
One (1) + year Hospice, home health or related organization experience preferred.
Neighborhoods+Crown Point offers varied residential pockets ranging from historic streets to modern master-planned communities. Buyers seeking character gravitate toward the historic districts surrounding the downtown square and established mid-century neighborhoods like Holiday Park, known for mature trees, sidewalks, and easy access to downtown amenities. Those looking for newer construction often head to Copper Creek, an HOA-maintained neighborhood featuring open-concept single-family homes near Crown Point High School and the local YMCA. For custom properties and upscale settings, subdivisions like Ellendale Farm provide water features, manicured walking paths, and proximity to the Lake County Fairgrounds, while Feather Rock offers wooded privacy and larger home lots. Additionally, communities like Lakes of the Four Seasons cater to residents prioritizing golf and resort-style recreational living.
Crown Point offers varied residential pockets ranging from historic streets to modern master-planned communities. Buyers seeking character gravitate toward the historic districts surrounding the downtown square and established mid-century neighborhoods like Holiday Park, known for mature trees, sidewalks, and easy access to downtown amenities.
Those looking for newer construction often head to Copper Creek, an HOA-maintained neighborhood featuring open-concept single-family homes near Crown Point High School and the local YMCA. For custom properties and upscale settings, subdivisions like Ellendale Farm provide water features, manicured walking paths, and proximity to the Lake County Fairgrounds, while Feather Rock offers wooded privacy and larger home lots.
Additionally, communities like Lakes of the Four Seasons cater to residents prioritizing golf and resort-style recreational living.
Getting around+Crown Point serves as the Lake County seat and sits approximately thirty to forty miles southeast of downtown Chicago, positioning it along key Northwest Indiana corridors. Most healthcare professionals and local workers navigate by personal vehicle along main thoroughfares and nearby interstate connectors, experiencing manageable local drives within the city but facing heavier regional congestion during peak rush hours when traveling toward Chicago or northern Lake County employment centers. Downtown municipal buildings and local facilities cluster around the square with street and lot parking, though newer subdivisions on the outer edges require dedicated car travel for daily errands.
Crown Point serves as the Lake County seat and sits approximately thirty to forty miles southeast of downtown Chicago, positioning it along key Northwest Indiana corridors. Most healthcare professionals and local workers navigate by personal vehicle along main thoroughfares and nearby interstate connectors, experiencing manageable local drives within the city but facing heavier regional congestion during peak rush hours when traveling toward Chicago or northern Lake County employment centers.
Downtown municipal buildings and local facilities cluster around the square with street and lot parking, though newer subdivisions on the outer edges require dedicated car travel for daily errands.
Outdoors+Recreational green spaces are spread throughout the municipality and surrounding county preserves. In the heart of the city, Bulldog Park features an interactive summer splash pad that transforms into a public ice-skating rink each winter. Outdoor enthusiasts frequent Lemon Lake County Park for hiking trails, paved multi-use paths, and established championship disc golf courses. Nearby, the sprawling Lake County Fairgrounds grounds provide open walking areas along with a scenic lake suited for local fishing and leisure boating.
Recreational green spaces are spread throughout the municipality and surrounding county preserves. In the heart of the city, Bulldog Park features an interactive summer splash pad that transforms into a public ice-skating rink each winter.
Outdoor enthusiasts frequent Lemon Lake County Park for hiking trails, paved multi-use paths, and established championship disc golf courses. Nearby, the sprawling Lake County Fairgrounds grounds provide open walking areas along with a scenic lake suited for local fishing and leisure boating.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Crown Point
Crown Point delivers an appealing blend of historic charm and modern suburban expansion that stands out within Northwest Indiana. Known as the 'Hub of Lake County,' daily life revolves around the historic Courthouse Square, where 19th-century architecture hosts bustling local boutiques and dining destinations like Ramen District and Lucrezia Italian Ristorante. Relocating nurses will find a welcoming, safe community filled with family-friendly neighborhoods, from established mid-century streets in Holiday Park to new builds in Copper Creek and custom properties in Ellendale Farm. Year-round recreational programming shines at Bulldog Park, which features a summer splash pad, winter ice rink, and beloved community events like the Corn Roast and Taste of Crown Point. Commuting to regional healthcare facilities is straightforward by car, though rapid suburban growth has brought noticeable rush-hour traffic along primary corridors. For healthcare professionals seeking a rooted, civic-minded hometown with expansive parks like Lemon Lake and strong community pride within commuting reach of greater Chicagoland, Crown Point represents an exceptionally well-rounded option.
