Ascend Health
Hiring nurses in Lee's Summit, MO
- Sign-on bonus up to $3,000 on 1 role
- Hiring days
From 2 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 23, 2026Sources
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- Hospice1 role · 2 who fit
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The short version
Hospice care with a mission, but nurse reviews reveal tension beneath the surface
Ascend Health offers meaningful hospice nursing with hiring bonuses and a stated commitment to compassionate care, but nurse reviews are mixed at 3.5 out of 5, with recurring concerns about management practices and a metrics-driven culture that some say pulls attention away from patients.
Weekend hospice RN role in Lee's Summit with a stated $3,000 hiring bonus and a fixed Fri–Sun day schedule.
For experienced nursesSources
Your work is hospice field nursing—pain control, symptom management, IDT coordination, and end-of-life care, with documentation at the point of service.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: talents.vaia.comThe permanent weekend day pattern is Friday 10a–10p and Saturday–Sunday 8a–8p, with on-call per policy.
For experienced nursesSources
Nursing here
Nurses report a clear sense of purpose in hospice care and opportunities to learn, with some feeling personally appreciated. The role involves on-call schedules, direct patient visits, and point-of-service documentation aligned with Medicare regulations. However, multiple reviewers describe a culture that can feel cutthroat and prioritizes admissions numbers over ongoing patient care, with frequent meetings and conference calls drawing nurses away from bedside time. Management rated lowest among review categories at 3.3 out of 5.
- Career development
Job posting lists career growth opportunities among benefits
Ascend Health · employer research
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As of 2026Source: talents.vaia.com- Scheduling
Weekend Day Shift permanent RN: Fri 10a-10p, Sat-Sun 8a-8p (12-hour shifts); on-call per policy; freelancer noted ability to create own schedule but min 10 hrs/week plus morning meetings
Ascend Health · employer research
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Benefits
Competitive salary, $3K hiring bonus (weekend day RN hospice posting), healthcare benefits, 401(k), paid time off; career growth opportunities listed.
Published pay and benefits
- Annual pay
Predicted/estimated annual salary range for Registered Nurse Weekend Day Shift (Lincoln posting under Ascend Health)
As of 2026
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- Sign-on bonus
$3,000.00
3K hiring bonus for Registered Nurse Weekend Day Shift, Lee's Summit MO hospice
As of 2026
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- Benefits
Pay described as competitive by former RN reviewer
As of 2020-09-10
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The units
Hospice / Palliative Care
Lee's Summit RN weekend role provides hospice nursing focused on pain control, symptom management, IDT coordination, and end-of-life care.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: talents.vaia.com
Workplace photos
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Overall ratings and recommend rate
- Glassdoor overall about 2.5/5 with roughly one-third recommending; senior management rated lowest among categories.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Nursing/clinical turnover and isolation
- Reviewer reported high nursing and clinical-office turnover, isolation from corporate, and limited weekly hours that blocked other full-time work.
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As of 2019-04-02Source: glassdoor.com- Supportive local culture (Kansas City area)
- Current Kansas City hospice chaplain cited supportive supervisors, healthy culture, and meaningful work.
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More review themes
- Vehicle wear from field work
- Field role noted as causing wear and tear on personal vehicle.
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As of 2025-06-29Source: glassdoor.sg- LGBTQ benefits coverage
- Former RN said employer health plan did not cover medically necessary transgender care and referenced related litigation; left over family coverage.
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As of 2020-09-10Source: glassdoor.com- Clinical staff commitment vs layoffs
- Clinical staff praised for patient focus; another review said company does not side with employees when cutting staff.
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The hard parts
Glassdoor sits around 2.5/5 overall with roughly one-third recommending, and reviewers have reported high nursing and clinical turnover plus wear on a personal vehicle from field visits.
Sources
As of 2026 · 2019-04-02 · 2025-06-29Source 1: glassdoor.comSource 2: glassdoor.comSource 3: glassdoor.sg
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?
Common questions
Does Ascend Health hire new grads?
1 of 2 roles asks for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 1 of 2 roles, up to $3,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 2 roles with a stated shift, 2 are day shifts.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Ascend Health, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from Ascend Health
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 12-hour days
- ADN accepted
Want to work here?
The hiring team at Ascend Health sees your name and profile, never your email or phone.
Sources
- ascendhealth.com
Employer website
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Ascend-Health-E921083-RVW25480896.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Ascend-Health-E921083-RVW35813785.htm
Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2020-09-10
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Ascend-Health-Reviews-E921083.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.sg/Reviews/Employee-Review-Ascend-Health-E921083-RVW7421244.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2025-06-29
- talents.vaia.com/companies/ascend-health/registered-nurse-weekend-day-shift-38262596
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
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