Registered Nurse RN / Hospice

Transitions LifeCare

• $85K — $95K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active RN license in the state of employment
  • Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
  • 1+ years of experience in hospice, home health, or a related organization preferred
  • Compassion for patients and families navigating end-of-life care
  • Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently
  • Excellent communication skills across care teams and families

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive, ongoing assessments to understand each patient's evolving needs
  • Build and adjust personalized care plans in collaboration with physicians and care teams
  • Administer medications and treatments as instructed by physicians
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and meaningful clinical documentation
  • Act as the communication bridge between families, physicians, and community health partners
  • Educate patients and caregivers to ensure confidence and support
  • Participate in on-call rotation as per team policy

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance plans
  • Long & Short-Term Disability
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Auto Allowance & Gas Card
  • Company provided equipment
  • Paid Time Off
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Coverage Territory: Buffalo Grove, Northbrook, Des Plaines, Niles, Elk Grove (Cook County/Lake County) and surrounding areas

Schedule: 8 AM-8 PM, alternating 4-day and 3-day weeks including weekends in rotation (on-call and rotating holiday requirements)

Pay Range: $85,000 - $95,000 a year

What You'll Do

As an RN Case Manager, you'll be the clinical anchor for your patients and their families - coordinating care, guiding the interdisciplinary team, and showing up when it matters most. Your day-to-day includes:
  • Conducting comprehensive, ongoing assessments to understand each patient's evolving needs
  • Building and adjusting personalized care plans in collaboration with physicians and care teams
  • Administering medications and treatments per physician orders
  • Keeping clinical documentation accurate, timely, and meaningful
  • Serving as the communication bridge between families, physicians, and community health partners
  • Educating patients and caregivers so they feel confident and supported
  • Participating in on-call rotation per team policy

Benefits We Offer
  • Competitive pay
  • Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance plans
  • Long & Short-Term Disability
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Auto Allowance & Gas Card
  • Company provided equipment
  • Paid Time Off

Requirements

What You Bring

  • Active RN license in the state of employment
  • Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
  • One (1) + year Hospice, home health or related organization experience preferred.
  • Compassion for patients and families navigating end-of-life care
  • Strong clinical judgment and the ability to work independently in the field
  • Excellent communication skills across care teams and families

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