Registered Nurse Admissions Hospice
Buffalo Grove, ILFull-time$80–100K/yrSeen 5 days agoStill listed 5 days ago
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Job overview
The Hospice Admissions Nurse visits patients and families in homes, hospitals, and facilities to assess hospice eligibility and explain hospice services. The nurse guides families through admissions, coordinates transitions with physicians and care teams, and supports care planning and documentation. The role requires an active RN license, at least one year of general nursing experience, CPR certification, and reliable transportation; hospice experience and a bachelor’s degree or CHPN certification are preferred.
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Overview
Open Doors to Care. Guide First Steps. Transform the Hospice Experience.
Are you a compassionate, experienced RN who loves making personal connections and helping patients understand their options at a vulnerable time? As a Hospice Admissions Nurse, you’ll be the face of our care—helping families say “yes” to compassionate end-of-life support when it matters most.
What You'll Do as a Hospice RN Admissions Nurse:
- Report directly to the Admissions Manager and serve as a key ambassador for our hospice services• Visit patients and families in their homes, hospitals, or facilities to assess eligibility for hospice care• Explain hospice philosophy and services clearly, compassionately, and with clinical confidence• Guide patients and their loved ones through the admissions process, ensuring a smooth and supportive start to care• Collaborate with referring physicians, case managers, and hospital or facility staff to coordinate transitions of care• Use the nursing process to assess patient needs, support care planning, and document clinical findings• Build trust and provide emotional reassurance to patients and families as they make this important decision• Accurately complete required documentation and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations• Work closely with the clinical and interdisciplinary team to ensure timely admissions and quality care handoff
Compensation may vary within the salary range provided based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s location, experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications and department equity. Gentiva provides associates with a comprehensive benefits and total rewards package, of which base pay is just one piece.
Salary Range – $80,195 - 100,240
Full Time Employee Benefits:
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Medical, Dental, Vision
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Wellness Program and Resources
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401k match
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PTO
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FMLA, ADA and other federal and state required leaves
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Short/Long Term Disability
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HSA Contribution
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Mileage or Fleet Car Program
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Cell Phone Reimbursement (for eligible roles)
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Short Term Incentive (for eligible roles)
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Tuition Reimbursement
About You
Qualifications - What You’ll Bring:
- Active RN license in the state of employment (or eligible to obtain)• 1+ year of general nursing experience• A hospice heart: compassionate, empathetic, and deeply committed to patient-centered care• Strong assessment, communication, and interpersonal skills• Comfortable visiting patients in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, or home settings• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation• Current CPR certification
Preferred Experience (Not Required):
- 2+ years of hospice, home health, healthcare admissions, or medical sales• Bachelor’s Degree and/or Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) certification• Background in case management, care coordination, or healthcare outreach• Experience with electronic medical records and compliance documentation
We Offer
Benefits for All Associates (Full-Time & Per Diem):
- Competitive Pay• 401(k) with Company Match• Career Advancement Opportunities• National & Local Recognition Programs• Teammate Assistance Fund
Additional Full-Time Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance• Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program• Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays• Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)• Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)• Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)• Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance• Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)
Ready to Join a Team That Cares?
Apply now to become part of our Hospice Admissions Nursing team and help patients and families start their journey with compassionate support and clarity.
Legalese
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This is a safety-sensitive position
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Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
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Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
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We are proud to be an EEO employer
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We maintain a drug-free workplace
Location Heartland Hospice Our Company
At Heartland Hospice, part of Gentiva, it is our privilege to offer compassionate care in the comfort of wherever our patients call home. We are a national leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, with nearly 600 locations and thousands of dedicated clinicians across 38 states.
Our place is by the side of those who need us – from helping people recover from illness, injury, or surgery in the comfort of their homes to guiding patients and their families through the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of a serious illness or terminal diagnosis.
Our nationwide reach is powered by a family of trusted brands that include:
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Hospice care: Gentiva Hospice, Emerald Coast Hospice Care, Heartland Hospice, Hospice Plus, New Century Hospice, Regency SouthernCare, SouthernCare Hospice Services, SouthernCare New Beacon
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Palliative care: Empatia Palliative Care, Emerald Coast Palliative Care
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Home health care: Heartland Home Health
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Advanced illness management: Illumia Health
With corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and providers delivering care across the U.S., we are proud to offer rewarding careers in a collaborative environment where inspiring achievements are recognized – and kindness is celebrated.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,218 open Hospice Nurse jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$80–100K/yr
- Illinois median$78–90K/yr23 salary ranges
- US median$80–97K/yr217 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $90K, is 3% above the Illinois median midpoint ($88K) — in the middle half of Hospice Nurse salary ranges in Illinois.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 40 open Hospice Nurse jobs in Illinois and 1,218 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Illinois
- Gentiva10 open
- Heartland Hospice (this employer)7 open
- Advocate Health4 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Hospice Nurse postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (922 postings).
- Education
- 23 of the 1,218 open Hospice Nurse jobs (2%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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