Job Description

Northern Illinois Hospice is seeking a passionate and dedicated Hospice Nurse Practitioner to join our exceptional team in the Freeport area. In this rewarding role, you’ll have the opportunity to bring dignity, comfort, and peace to patients and their families while being part of a trusted leader in hospice care since 1979. We value your expertise and compassion, offering a competitive salary of $105,000–$140,000 based on experience along with a generous benefits package. If you’re looking to combine your skills with purpose and be supported by a collaborative, patient-focused team, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits for the Hospice Nurse Practitioner:

• Comprehensive medical plan options
• Generous paid time off that grows with service
• HSA & FSA health/wellness accounts
• Dental & vision coverage
• Company-paid life & AD&D insurance
• Company-paid short & long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match (Roth & Traditional)

Hospice Nurse Practitioner’s Responsibilities: (Included, but not limited to)

• Provides medical care, palliates and manages terminal illness in compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act under the supervision of Northern Illinois Hospice Medical Director.
• Provides clinical direction and guidance to clinical supervisors and staff regarding the hospice program to foster the highest standards for quality and safety.
• Works in cooperation with the patient/family/caregiver and Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) to identify goals of care and to meet the needs of the patient and family/caregiver related to pain & symptom management.
• Fulfills the role of the primary care physician for the purpose of the hospice plan of care and admission when needed. (The Advanced Practice Nurse may not certify the terminal illness in the State of Illinois.)
• Completes the face-to-face requirement as requested prior to the third and subsequent hospice benefit periods to assess hospice eligibility based on the hospice Conditions of Participation. 

Requirements of the Nurse Practitioner:

• Master’s degree in Nursing
• Current licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse in the State of Illinois. 
• Current Illinois Controlled Substance license and DEA license. 
• Minimum of three (3) years Advanced Practice Nurse experience. 
• Minimum of one (1) year of hospice or palliative care preferred.
• Home care experience as an Advanced Practice Nurse preferred. 
• Certification in a specialist area preferred (e.g. Hospice and Palliative Nursing or Geriatrics) or achieved within first two years of employment.
• Joint Commission accreditation experience preferred.
• CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license and current auto insurance coverage.

Salary Description

We support our employees’ wellbeing and regularly benchmark with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. The expected base salary range for this role is $105,000 - $140,000 . However, final base pay will be carefully determined based on several factors, including education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Additionally, this role may be eligible for other forms of compensation and benefits.

About Us:  

Founded in 1979, Northern Illinois Hospice was created by the community to serve the community. As the region’s first hospice provider, we remain dedicated to delivering extraordinary care that brings comfort, dignity, and peace of mind to patients and families. Our team is made up of your neighbors—caring professionals who live here too—always ready to honor your needs and wishes with compassion and heart.

Northern Illinois Hospice is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. At Northern Illinois Hospice, we believe diversity makes us better.

 

Northern Illinois Hospice is a drug free workplace.

Compensation details: 105000-140000 Yearly Salary

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