CNA Inpatient Unit

Center4Hospice; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Center4Hospice is seeking a compassionate CNA for the inpatient unit in Mishawaka, IN. This full-time, day-shift role supports patients and families, following a care plan under RN supervision.

You’ll provide direct patient care, assist with ADLs, and help maintain a calm, comforting environment. The position emphasizes independence within an interdisciplinary team, adherence to documentation, and compassionate communication with patients and families.

Qualifications

• Current Indiana CNA license.
• Michigan CNA license is a plus.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication and critical-thinking skills.
• Hospice or inpatient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides care and services to patients according to the care plan or as approved by the RN.
• Assists with activities of daily living: bed making, meals, and light cleaning.
• Offers support and encouragement to patients and families.
• Demonstrates proper body mechanics during patient care.
• Reports significant changes to the RN and updates scheduling or patient incidents.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

Indiana CNA license

Michigan CNA license (plus)

Job description

Job Type: Full-time, non-exempt

Schedule: Monday–Friday, day shift 3 days a week 7a-7p

Location:

#1 Elkhart

#2 Mishawaka, Indiana

Looking for a different way to practice Certified Nursing?

If you became a Certified Nurse because you wanted to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives, hospice offers an opportunity to reconnect with that purpose.

Brief Description

CNA Inpatient Unit Day

Job Type: Full-time, non-exempt

Schedule: Monday–Friday, day shift 3 days a week 7a-7p

Location:

#1 Elkhart

#2 Mishawaka, Indiana

Looking for a different way to practice Certified Nursing?

If you became a Certified Nurse because you wanted to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives, hospice offers an opportunity to reconnect with that purpose.

As a Hospice Certified Nurse, you’ll care for patients, build meaningful relationships with patients and families, and use your clinical judgment to help people live as comfortably and fully as possible.

This role offers a different rhythm from traditional hospital or nursing facility.

If you’re a clinically confident, compassionate CNA who values autonomy, meaningful relationships and having ownership of your work, hospice nursing may be the change you’re looking for.

What You Can Expect

• Monday–Friday, Day-shift schedule
• Meaningful one-to-one time with patients and families
• The opportunity to build relationships
• The opportunity to use your assessment, critical-thinking, communication and education skills every day
• A structured hospice onboarding program, with an experienced hospice nurse mentor to support you as you build confidence in the field

What You’ll Do

• Provides care and services to patients according to the care plan or as approved by the RN.
• Assists with activities of daily living as directed: (a) Performs bed making duties (b) Prepares meals and cleans items used in preparation and kitchen area (c ) Light cleaning duties
• Offers support and encouragement to patients and families
• Demonstrates proper body mechanics when performing patient care, utilizing appropriate techniques to accomplish tasks.
• Performs job duties under the direction of the Registered Nurse. Reporting Changes:
• Reports significant changes in the patient’s mental and/or physical condition, changes in scheduling, complaints or special requests, equipment problems, or patient incidents such as falls, which may have caused injury.

Who Thrives in This Role?

We’re looking for more than clinical experience. The nurses who are likely to thrive in hospice are those who enjoy the independence, relationships and personal accountability that come with caring for patients in the community.

You May Be a Great Fit If You

• Build relationships easily. You take time to understand what’s important to patients and families and earn their trust.
• Are comfortable working independently. You enjoy having ownership of your work and know when to reach out for support.
• Bring strong clinical judgment. You’re confident assessing patients, recognizing changes and determining when action is needed.
• Stay organized. You’re comfortable managing a caseload, changing priorities and timely documentation.
• Take ownership. You follow through on commitments and communicate proactively.
• Demonstrates good judgment in knowing what information needs to be communicated.
• Handles communication in a timely manner. Documentation:
• Maintains daily documentation of patient care provided on appropriate forms.
• Records patient’s complaints or changes reported to nurse.
• Adapt well. You can adjust when a patient’s condition, family needs or your schedule changes.
• Communicate with compassion. You’re comfortable helping patients and families through difficult conversations and decisions.
• Value teamwork. You enjoy independence but also recognize the value of physicians, social workers, aides, chaplains and other members of the care team working together.

What You’ll Bring

• Current Indiana CNA license
• Michigan CNA license is a plus
• Strong clinical assessment, communication and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary team

Benefits

Eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending account options
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Competitive paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness and healthy lifestyle benefits
• Employee peer recognition program
• Annual anniversary/retention bonus opportunities

Find a Different Kind of Certified Nursing

Hospice Certified Nursing isn’t about doing less. It’s an opportunity to focus differently. You’ll bring your clinical expertise to patients and families during one of the most important times in their lives. You’ll have the independence to manage your patients, the opportunity to build meaningful relationships, and the support of a team committed to helping patients live with comfort and dignity.

If you’re ready for nursing that feels more personal, connected and purposeful, we’d like to meet you.