Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice

Suncrest Hospice; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Actual Work/Life Balance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401k with employer match

Bonus potential

Job summary

Suncrest Hospice is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care in home and facility settings across the service area. You will join an interdisciplinary team to coordinate psych-social assessments, hospice planning, and patient advocacy.

This role supports Case Management, Admissions, or Resource functions, requiring strong communication, travel readiness, and robust EMR proficiency to ensure high-quality care and documentation.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure (in good standing).
• Strong teamwork and communication with a diverse care team.
• Ability to travel across the service area with reliable transportation.
• Familiarity with hospice rules and regulations.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records.
• Excellent time management and prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for a group of patients in their homes, SNFs, and assisted living facilities.
• Work as part of the interdisciplinary team in Case Management, Admissions, or Resource roles.
• Document visits and coordinate with other healthcare professionals.

Skills

Team collaboration

1-on-1 patient care

Independence

Time management

EMR navigation

Driver's license

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Why Suncrest

At Suncrest Hospice our goal is to change the expectation of hospice care in your area by providing exceptional care and service to our patients. This is achieved by allocating the resources to increase our staff to patient ratios, thereby increasing clinical visits while lowering clinician caseloads. We are proud to be a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) certified hospice. If you have a commitment to providing the highest quality of care to patients and their families, we would like to hear from you!

Benefits

• Pay Scale: $75,000-$85,000 Annual Salary plus bonus potential
• Actual Work/Life Balance
• Competitive Pay
• Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment
• A culture with an emphasis on appreciating and valuing the team member
• The opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades

Details

The Registered Nurse (RN) will be responsible for providing care and services for a group of patients, visiting patients where they reside, which could include private homes, Skilled Nursing Facilities, and assisted living facilities. This position is a contributing member of the interdisciplinary team, providing expertise regarding psych-social assessments, interventions, and knowledge of community sources. The Registered Nurse (RN) will work in either a Case Management, Admissions, or Resource role.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure (in good standing) in the state(s) of practice
• Works well within a team environment to collaborate daily with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and CNA leadership.
• Work closely with patients on a 1-1 level but get strong support from a patient care team.
• Can work independently and on your own from a day-to-day basis with activities which include: phone, email and written communication, meetings with a variety of healthcare professionals, and an understanding of hospice rules and regulations.
• Time management skills to manage visits, documentation, meetings (i.e.: to scheduled visits, attend required meetings, respond to urgent needs by prioritizing and triaging multiple concerns)
• Ability to learn an electronic medical records system.
• Must be willing to drive with reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance, to be able to travel across the service area