staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice - $70K-85K per year

Graham Healthcare Group; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO

401(k) with company match

Parental leave

Job summary

Graham Healthcare Group is seeking an Admission RN for Hospice to deliver compassionate in-home end-of-life care across the Lisle, IL area. This role requires a valid RN license and a couple of years of experience, with travel to patient homes and a strong emphasis on patient and family education during the admission process.

The position includes a dedicated field education team, mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth within a nationally recognized home health and hospice

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state you work.
• Two years of RN experience; hospice experience preferred.
• A valid driver’s license and ability to drive ~20% of work time.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centered hospice care in patients' homes as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Conduct comprehensive hospice admissions assessments and develop care plans.
• Educate families about hospice processes and expectations during transition to end-of-life care.
• Apply clinical judgment to ensure timely admissions, accurate documentation, and safety.
• Coordinate with other disciplines when indicated and travel to patient locations.

Education

Active RN license in the state of work

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Graham Healthcare Group is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice for a nursing job in Downers Grove, Illinois.

Specialty: Hospice

Discipline: RN

Duration: Ongoing

40 hours per week

Shift: 8 hours

Employment Type: Staff

Care Where You Are: Where Your Work Truly Matters

Residential Home Health and Hospice is a nationally recognized leader in home health and hospice, and a consistent Top Workplace. If you are a clinician seeking autonomy, meaningful patient relationships, and real career growth; this is where you belong.

We are hiring an Admission Registered Nurse (RN) for a Hospice position providing end-of-life care to patients in their homes in the Lisle, IL. area. This position is eligible for a $10,000 first year success bonus to reward the accomplishment of key achievements during your first year!

What You’ll Do:

• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a hospice setting, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team dedicated to comfort, dignity, and quality of life
• Conduct comprehensive hospice admission assessments, including clinical evaluations, medication reconciliation, and development of individualized plans of care aligned with physician orders
• Educate and guide patients and families through the hospice admission process, setting expectations, explaining the hospice philosophy, and ensuring they feel informed, supported, and comfortable with the transition to end-of-life care
• Apply strong clinical judgment and compassionate critical thinking to facilitate timely admissions, address immediate needs, and ensure accurate, thorough, and compliant EMR documentation
• Initiate evaluations to other disciplines when indicated
• Work independently, but never alone
• Travel to patient homes within assigned territory

Designed for Success

• Dedicated field education team supporting you from Day 1
• Leadership that listens, mentors, and champions your growth
• A collaborative culture where your impact is recognized and your feedback shapes improvement

Benefits That Support Your Whole Life

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance
• Fleet Vehicle Program
• Generous PTO
• 401(K) with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Up to 90% off degrees and certifications through our Purdue University partnership

Admission RN Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse, RN license in the state you work
• Two years of RN experience and the clinical expertise to deliver quality patient care, hospice experience preferred
• Due to the field-based nature of this home health position, a valid driver’s license and the ability to spend approximately 20% of your workday driving to and from patient locations are required

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

NOTICE: Successful completion of a drug screen prior to employment is part of our background process, which includes medical and recreational marijuana.

By supplying your phone number, you agree to receive communication via phone or text.

By submitting your application, you are confirming that you are legally authorized to work in the United States.

The low end of the range includes compensation related to salary and first year success bonus. The high end of the range is inclusive of productivity bonuses and additional shift work that is paid at a premium (i.e., after hours, weekends, on-call). *Compensation potential varies by market.

About Graham Healthcare Group

Graham Healthcare Group, a subsidiary of Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC), is comprised of Residential Home Health and Hospice, AHN Healthcare@Home, and Mary Free Bed at Home. Each company offers industry-leading care coordination, healthcare solutions, and clinical expertise to make patients and their families our top priority. When you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to build a meaningful career by enhancing the quality and consistency of patient care, all while having the flexibility and support from an industry-leading organization.

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• Pet insurance
• Medical benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee assistance programs
• Dental benefits
• Discount program