Registered Nurse RN / Hospice
Transitions Hospice - Illinois
Buffalo Grove, Illinois
You'll be the clinical anchor for your patients and their families, coordinating their care and guiding the interdisciplinary team.
- Shift and hours
- 8 AM-8 PM shifts · alternating 4-day and 3-day weeks 8 AM-8 PM, alternating 4-day and 3-day weeks including weekends in rotation (on-call and rotating holiday requirements)
- Unit and setting
- Hospice Compassion for patients and families navigating end-of-life careend-of-life patients and their families
- License
- RN licenseactive RN license in the state of employment
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- active RN license in the state of employment Active RN license in the state of employment
- Education
- graduate of an accredited nursing school Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
- Also asks
- compassion for patients and families in end-of-life care Compassion for patients and families navigating end-of-life care
- Also asks
- strong clinical judgment and works independently in the field Strong clinical judgment and the ability to work independently in the field
- Also asks
- excellent communication across care teams and families Excellent communication skills across care teams and families
Preferred
- Experience
- 1+ year hospice, home health or related organization experience One (1) + year Hospice, home health or related organization experience preferred.
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- In range for Illinois staff rolesIllinois staff postings that state pay run $68k/yr to $106k/yr, the middle half $77k/yr to $99k/yr, across 1,652 postings.
Benefits
- BenefitsCompetitive payCompetitive pay
- BenefitsMedical, dental and vision insuranceMedical / Dental / Vision Insurance plans
- BenefitsLong and short-term disabilityLong & Short-Term Disability
- Benefits401(k) with company match401(k) with company match
- BenefitsAuto allowance and gas cardAuto Allowance & Gas Card
- BenefitsCompany-provided equipmentCompany provided equipment
More benefits (1)
- BenefitsPaid time offPaid Time Off
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- ongoing patient assessments Conducting comprehensive, ongoing assessments to understand each patient's evolving needs
- Day to day
- care plans built with physicians and care teams Building and adjusting personalized care plans in collaboration with physicians and care teams
- Day to day
- medication and treatment administration per physician orders Administering medications and treatments per physician orders
- Day to day
- patient and caregiver teaching Educating patients and caregivers so they feel confident and supported
- Day to day
- liaison between families, physicians and community partners Serving as the communication bridge between families, physicians, and community health partners
- Hours stated
- 8 AM–8 PM, alternating 4-day and 3-day weeks including weekends in rotation (on-call and rotating holiday requirements)
- Weekends
- weekends in rotation including weekends in rotation
- On call
- on-call rotation per team policy Participating in on-call rotation per team policy
- Holidays
- rotating holiday requirements (on-call and rotating holiday requirements)
- Details
- care delivered in patients' homes 24/7 care delivered where patients feel safest - at home
- Details
- patients across Buffalo Grove, Northbrook, Des Plaines, Niles, Elk Grove and surrounding areas Buffalo Grove, Northbrook, Des Plaines, Niles, Elk Grove (Cook County/Lake County) and surrounding areas
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through differentials?
- How many hours and shifts are expected each week?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit
On your path
Hospice is a specialty you move into. Med surg, oncology, or home health is the usual door in.
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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
Make the Moments That Matter Most
At Transitions Hospice , we don't just manage care — we protect dignity, comfort, and the moments that matter most. We've reimagined hospice to be something different: compassionate, unhurried, and built around the whole person. That means 24/7 care delivered where patients feel safest — at home — with physical, emotional, and spiritual support that lets them focus on living.
If you're an RN who wants your work to mean something beyond a chart, this is your role.
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
Why Choose Transitions Hospice?
Hospice nurses at Transitions don't just manage cases — they change lives. We give you the tools, support, and team to do your best work, without sacrificing the human side of care. Our nurses are the difference, and we treat them that way.
Ready to join us? Apply today.
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
What's around it?
Buffalo Grove, IL
Living costs about the same as the US average