Hospice Transitional Care RN - North Team

Lighthousehospice; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Paid Holidays

PTO Accrual

401(K)

Job summary

Lighthouse Hospice is seeking a Hospice Transitional Care RN for the North Team in Downers Grove, Illinois. This critical role involves coordinating and facilitating smooth transitions of care for hospice‑eligible patients across various healthcare settings, including hospitals and homes.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of nursing experience, strong clinical and communication skills, and a compassionate, patient-focused approach to care. The position offers competitive salaries, medical benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Current state license as a registered nurse (RN).
• Minimum of two years’ experience in hospice or related healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate smooth patient transitions to hospice services.
• Conduct clinical evaluations and assessments for hospice admissions.
• Support discharge planning and care coordination.

Skills

Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to build professional relationships

Knowledge of hospice eligibility criteria

Education

Graduate from an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing

Tools

Electronic medical record (EMR)

Job description

Job Title

Hospice Transitional Care RN (North Team)

Job Summary

The Hospice Transitional Care RN is responsible for coordinating and facilitating smooth transitions of care for hospice‑eligible patients across hospitals, facilities, physician offices, and community settings. This role serves as a clinical liaison between referral sources, patients, families, and the hospice interdisciplinary team to support timely hospice evaluations, admissions, and continuity of care.

Job Qualifications

Education

Graduate from an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.

Licensure

Current state license as a registered nurse (RN) and/or in accordance with the Board of Nurse Examiners rules for the Nurse Licensure Compact. Current driver’s license. Valid and current CPR certification.

Experience

Minimum of two years’ experience as a registered nurse in hospice, palliative care, home health, acute care, or related healthcare setting. Hospice admissions or care coordination experience preferred.

Skills

Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to build professional relationships with referral sources, hospitals, facilities, physicians, patients, and families. Comfortable navigating hospital environments and collaborating with clinical teams. Knowledge of hospice eligibility criteria, Medicare regulations, and end‑of‑life care principles preferred. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within an interdisciplinary team. Compassionate, patient‑focused approach to care. Must read, write, and comprehend English.

Transportation

Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.

Environmental and Working Conditions

Works in hospitals, patients’ homes, nursing facilities, physician offices, and community settings in various conditions; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases; ability to travel locally; flexible schedule may be required; some exposure to unpleasant weather conditions.

Essential Functions

• Review referrals, hospital records, and clinical documentation to identify hospice eligibility and appropriateness of care.
• Coordinate and facilitate smooth patient transitions from hospitals, facilities, physician offices, and community settings into hospice services.
• Conduct clinical evaluations and bedside assessments for potential hospice admissions.
• Provide hospice informational visits and education to patients, families, caregivers, referral sources, and community partners regarding hospice philosophy, services, eligibility criteria, and goals of care.
• Serve as a hospice educator and resource for patients, families, facilities, and referral partners.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, hospital case managers, social workers, discharge planners, facility staff, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Support discharge planning and care coordination to ensure safe and timely transitions to hospice services.
• Assist with obtaining necessary documentation, physician orders, consents, and clinical information required for hospice admission.
• Support timely coordination of admissions, including 24‑hour visits when needed, to promote continuity of care and positive patient outcomes.
• Monitor and communicate changes in patient condition or referral status to the Admissions Director and hospice team.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Ensure compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, HIPAA, accreditation standards, and organizational policies.
• Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
• Promote Lighthouse Hospice Care’s mission, philosophy, and commitment to compassionate end‑of‑life care.
• Build and maintain positive professional relationships with hospitals, facilities, physicians, and community referral partners.
• Participate in hospice‑sponsored training, in‑service programs, and continuing education opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Referral Program, Paid Holidays, PTO Accrual, and 401(K).

Salary

$90,000/year – $100,000/year BOE

Physical and Mental Effort

Prolonged standing and walking required, with ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and move patients. Requires working under stressful conditions to meet deadlines, patient needs, and referral coordination demands. Requires strong organizational skills, critical thinking, communication abilities, and the ability to make timely clinical decisions.