Registered Nurse RN / Hospice

Transitions Hospice - Illinois; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

Long & Short-Term Disability

401(k) with company match

Auto Allowance & Gas Card

Company provided equipment

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Transitions Hospice in Illinois is seeking an RN Case Manager to be the clinical anchor for patients and families, coordinating care and guiding the interdisciplinary team. You will assess, develop and adjust care plans, administer medications per orders, and ensure accurate documentation.

This role requires an active RN license in the state, at least one year of hospice or home health experience, and strong communication across teams.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of employment.
• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive, ongoing assessments to understand each patient's evolving needs.
• Build and adjust personalized care plans in collaboration with physicians and care teams.
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders.
• Keep clinical documentation accurate, timely, and meaningful.
• Serve as the communication bridge between families, physicians, and community health partners.
• Educate patients and caregivers so they feel confident and supported.
• Participate in on-call rotation per team policy.

Skills

Active RN license

Strong clinical judgment

Excellent communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing

Job description

Description

Coverage Territory:

Rockford, Freeport, Belvidere and surrounding areas

Schedule:

8 AM–8 PM, alternating 4-day and 3-day weeks including weekends in rotation

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.

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