Nurse Practitioner - Hospice

Position Type Full Time

Description

At St. Croix Hospice, we believe in the power of compassionate care. Like the river that inspired our name and takes great skill to navigate, St. Croix Hospice guides patients and their families through the end-of-life journey. We are committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for our patients, empowering them to make the most of their time with dignity, comfort and respect. If you are ready to be part of our deeply compassionate family of caregivers guiding extraordinary life experiences, then we invite you to join our team, where your work truly matters.

The Nurse Practitioner plays a key role in supporting patients and their families during advanced illness by providing skilled medical care and calm, compassionate guidance. They help families understand care options and what to expect, supporting decisions that reflect the patient’s values and goals. Through oversight of medications, treatments, and recertifications, the Nurse Practitioner helps ensure continuity of care, allowing families to focus on comfort, dignity, and meaningful time together.

If you're a compassionate Nurse Practitioner with hospice or geriatric experience who values meaningful patient connections and autonomy in your practice, we’d love to meet you.

This role will be based in our Lincolnshire branch but also handle some patient visits in our Lombard and Palos Heights territories.

Qualifications

Nurse Practitioner Requirements & Key Responsibilities:

• Must have current Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in the state(s) of practice.

• Degree from an accredited NP program required.

• Minimum two years of RN experience; preferred hospice or palliative care experience.

• Provide comprehensive medical care for terminally ill patients, including assessments, diagnostic interpretation, and individualized care plans.

• Prescribe medications/treatments, complete hospice recertification face-to-face assessments, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and physicians to manage symptoms and maintain continuity of care.

• Educate and support patients, families, and caregivers on end-of-life care, including medical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

• Maintain accurate documentation, adhere to HIPAA standards, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

• Demonstrate strong clinical judgment, communication, and problem-solving skills; proficient in electronic health records.

• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, automobile insurance, and ability to pass background and drug screening required.

Benefits & Schedule:

• Schedule: 8:00am to 5:00pm M-F

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• Company-paid short/long-term disability and basic life insurance

• 401(k) with up to 4% company match

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• The starting salary range for this role is $120,000-$155,000 annual base salary. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: geographic location, relevant education, applicable certifications, depth of experience, and special skillsets. The total compensation package for this position may also include the opportunity to participate in employee benefits including our medical/dental/vision/pet insurance, disability and life insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) retirement plans, subject to applicable plan terms, and/or eligibility for other compensation.