*Advance Care Planning Advisor

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health (IU Health) is seeking an Advance Care Planning Advisor to lead ACP conversations and program implementation across the health system in the Indianapolis area.

The role emphasizes person-centered conversations, documentation of patient values, and collaboration with Oncology, Clinical Ethics, and Primary Care teams. Regular travel between clinics is required; strong emotional intelligence is essential.

Qualifications

• BA/BS required; Master's preferred.
• 5-7 years in healthcare environment.
• Licensure within two years of hire (Social Worker, Chaplain, or RN).
• Active Indiana license or multi-state licensure (NLC) required.
• Strong emotional intelligence and ability to navigate sensitive conversations.

Responsibilities

• Support ACP program development and broad implementation across the health system.
• Initiate and facilitate ACP conversations tailored to patient needs and beliefs.
• Assess the needs of individuals seeking ACP assistance with a person-centered approach.
• Promote ACP as a standard component of healthcare through system-wide initiatives.
• Develop and deliver staff and community education programs on ACP.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure ACP aligns with patient goals.
• Thoroughly document patient values, preferences, and decisions for care teams.
• Travel to multiple clinics across the Indianapolis area to meet patients where they receive care.
• Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based practices in advance care planning.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Overview

Position Title: Advance Care Planning Advisor

Location: University Hospital, Indianapolis, IN

Shift: Full-Time Day

Position Overview

The Advance Care Planning (ACP) Advisor plays a vital role in program development and system-wide implementation of ACP initiatives at IU Health. This role provides expertise to promote evidence-based, person-centered ACP conversations, engaging patients, families, and healthcare providers across all stages of a patient's care journey - from early, upstream conversations through more advanced disease states. The Advisor helps patients and families document legal healthcare directives that reflect their values and preferences, ensuring their voice guides treatment decisions even if they are later unable to speak for themselves.

This is not a scripted, checklist-driven role - the Advisor meets patients where they are, using strong emotional intelligence and conversation-based skill to understand what matters most to each individual and family throughout their healthcare plan. This role involves regular travel to multiple clinics within the Indianapolis area. The position reports to the Advance Care Planning Director and collaborates closely with Oncology, Clinical Ethics, and Primary Care teams.

• Support program development and broad implementation of ACP across the health system.
• Initiate and facilitate ACP conversations tailored to individual patient needs, health status, fears, concerns, and beliefs.
• Assess the needs of individuals seeking ACP assistance, providing a person-centered approach.
• Promote ACP as a standard component of healthcare through system-wide, strategic initiatives.
• Develop and deliver staff and community education programs to improve understanding of ACP.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams - including Clinical Ethics - to ensure ACP aligns with patient goals and values.
• Thoroughly document patient values, preferences, and treatment decisions to support care teams and decision-makers.
• Travel to multiple clinics across the Indianapolis area to meet patients where they receive care.
• Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based practices in advance care planning.

Overview

Position Title: Advance Care Planning Advisor

Location: University Hospital, Indianapolis, IN

Shift: Full-Time Day

Position Overview

The Advance Care Planning (ACP) Advisor plays a vital role in program development and system-wide implementation of ACP initiatives at IU Health. This role provides expertise to promote evidence-based, person-centered ACP conversations, engaging patients, families, and healthcare providers across all stages of a patient's care journey - from early, upstream conversations through more advanced disease states. The Advisor helps patients and families document legal healthcare directives that reflect their values and preferences, ensuring their voice guides treatment decisions even if they are later unable to speak for themselves.

This is not a scripted, checklist-driven role - the Advisor meets patients where they are, using strong emotional intelligence and conversation-based skill to understand what matters most to each individual and family throughout their healthcare plan. This role involves regular travel to multiple clinics within the Indianapolis area. The position reports to the Advance Care Planning Director and collaborates closely with Oncology, Clinical Ethics, and Primary Care teams.

• Support program development and broad implementation of ACP across the health system.
• Initiate and facilitate ACP conversations tailored to individual patient needs, health status, fears, concerns, and beliefs.
• Assess the needs of individuals seeking ACP assistance, providing a person-centered approach.
• Promote ACP as a standard component of healthcare through system-wide, strategic initiatives.
• Develop and deliver staff and community education programs to improve understanding of ACP.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams - including Clinical Ethics - to ensure ACP aligns with patient goals and values.
• Thoroughly document patient values, preferences, and treatment decisions to support care teams and decision-makers.
• Travel to multiple clinics across the Indianapolis area to meet patients where they receive care.
• Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based practices in advance care planning.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Support program development and broad implementation of ACP across the health system.
• Initiate and facilitate ACP conversations tailored to individual patient needs, health status, fears, concerns, and beliefs.
• Assess the needs of individuals seeking ACP assistance, providing a person-centered approach.
• Promote ACP as a standard component of healthcare through system-wide, strategic initiatives.
• Develop and deliver staff and community education programs to improve understanding of ACP.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams - including Clinical Ethics - to ensure ACP aligns with patient goals and values.
• Thoroughly document patient values, preferences, and treatment decisions to support care teams and decision-makers.
• Travel to multiple clinics across the Indianapolis area to meet patients where they receive care.
• Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based practices in advance care planning.

Candidate Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience in the healthcare field.
• Requires licensure or board certification within two years of hire.
• Valid Indiana license as a Social Worker, Chaplain, or Registered Nurse with an active RN license in Indiana or the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
• Strong emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills; comfortable navigating sensitive, values-based conversations without a scripted approach.
• Reliable transportation for regular travel between clinic sites.

Why IU Health?

Join Indiana's leading healthcare system committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. We offer opportunities for professional development, a collaborative team environment, and a focus on improving community health.

We are an equal opportunity employer. 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.