Hospice RN

iHireNursing; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Holiday pay

Paid time off

Job summary

Chicago Healthcare Recruiting Specialists in Saint Louis, MO, is seeking a compassionate Hospice RN to deliver end-of-life and palliative care in person. You will monitor, assess, and comfort patients while coordinating with physicians and families to uphold dignity and quality of life.

The role requires an active RN license in Missouri, solid bedside skills, and BLS certification, with strong communication and documentation to support patient goals and families.

Qualifications

• Active RN license and ability to practice in Missouri.
• Strong assessment, planning, and clinical intervention skills.
• Experience with medication administration and vital signs.
• Clear communication with patients, families, and care teams.
• Current BLS certification and sound clinical judgment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor vital signs and symptoms; adjust nursing interventions as needed.
• Administer medications and support IV therapy when required.
• Coordinate hospice and palliative care with physicians and teams.
• Educate patients and families on care plans and symptom management.
• Maintain timely clinical documentation and advocate for patient goals.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Medication administration

Care coordination

Patient education

Clinical documentation

BLS certification

Effective communication

Education

BSN

Job description

Chicago Healthcare Recruiting Specialists

Make a Meaningful Difference as a Hospice RN in Saint Louis:

Chicago Healthcare Recruiting Specialists is seeking a compassionate Hospice RN to deliver exceptional end-of-life and palliative nursing care in Saint Louis, Missouri. This in-person opportunity is ideal for a Registered Nurse who wants to build trusted relationships with patients and families while using strong clinical judgment to promote comfort, dignity, and quality of life. As a Hospice Registered Nurse, Palliative Care Nurse, or RN Case Manager, you will have the opportunity to make every patient interaction matter.

What You Will Do:

• Monitor vital signs, symptoms, medication effectiveness, and changes in condition, then implement appropriate nursing interventions.
• Administer medications, manage IV therapy when needed, and support comfort-focused treatment plans with accuracy and empathy.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, caregivers, social workers, and interdisciplinary clinical teams to coordinate seamless hospice and palliative care.
• Educate patients and families on care plans, symptom management, medication administration, and available emotional support resources.
• Maintain timely, thorough clinical documentation while advocating for each patient’s goals, preferences, safety, and dignity.

What You Will Bring:

• You hold an active Registered Nurse license and are prepared to apply professional nursing education in a patient-centered hospice setting.
• You bring strong patient assessment, care planning, and clinical intervention skills to identify needs and respond thoughtfully to changing conditions.
• You have demonstrated experience with medication administration, vital signs, and compassionate bedside nursing care.
• You communicate clearly and respectfully with patients, families, and multidisciplinary care teams during sensitive and meaningful moments.
• You maintain current Basic Life Support certification and demonstrate sound clinical judgment, reliability, and emotional resilience.

Preferred Clinical Background:

• Experience in acute care, medical surgical nursing, skilled nursing, telemetry, dialysis, or other direct patient care environments will help you transition successfully into hospice nursing.
• A Bachelor of Science in Nursing, trauma nursing experience, NIH Stroke Scale knowledge, or post-anesthesia care experience is welcomed.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Earn a competitive annual salary of $80,000 to $88,000, based on qualifications and experience.
• Receive health insurance, vacation leave, sick leave, holiday pay, and paid time off to support your well-being outside of work.

About the Company:

Chicago Healthcare Recruiting Specialists is a Healthcare recruiting and staffing firm. We understand that nurses thrive when they are matched with opportunities that respect their expertise, values, and career goals. You will be supported by a team that values responsive communication, professional partnership, and helping healthcare professionals find fulfilling work where they can make a real impact.

Chicago Healthcare Recruiting Specialists is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes qualified applicants from all backgrounds. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and business needs.