Hospice RN - Hospital Liaison

Build Meaningful Care Transitions as a Hospice RN - Hospital Liaison

Bring your clinical judgment, compassion, and relationship-building skills to a rewarding Hospice RN - Hospital Liaison opportunity in Chicago, IL. This in-person nursing role offers the chance to guide patients and families through important care decisions while partnering with hospital teams to create smooth, dignified transitions to hospice services. If you are an experienced Registered Nurse seeking a purpose-driven alternative to traditional bedside nursing, this hospice liaison nurse and transitions-of-care role can help you make a lasting difference.

What You Will Do:

• Serve as a trusted clinical resource for hospital staff, patients, and families who are considering hospice care and need clear, compassionate guidance.
• Collaborate with physicians, case managers, discharge planners, social workers, and interdisciplinary care teams to identify appropriate hospice referrals.
• Complete timely patient assessments, review medical records, and help determine eligibility and level-of-care needs using sound nursing judgment.
• Educate patients and loved ones about hospice philosophy, available services, goals of care, and the transition process with empathy and professionalism.
• Coordinate effective handoffs that support continuity of care, timely admissions, and a positive patient and family experience.
• Use your acute care, medical-surgical, telemetry, and patient assessment background to recognize changing clinical needs and advocate for appropriate interventions.

What You Bring:

• You hold an active Registered Nurse license and bring a strong commitment to patient-centered, compassionate care.
• You have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or comparable nursing education that supports confident clinical decision-making.
• You bring acute care, medical-surgical, skilled nursing, or hospital nursing experience and can assess complex patient needs effectively.
• You communicate clearly with patients, families, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams during sensitive conversations and transitions.
• You are organized, dependable, and skilled at care planning, medication administration, vital-sign monitoring, IV therapy, and clinical documentation.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience as a hospice liaison, hospital liaison nurse, hospice admissions RN, RN case manager, discharge planner, or transitions-of-care nurse is valued.
• Experience with trauma, PACU, dialysis, labor and delivery, or other high-acuity nursing environments is welcomed.
• Certifications such as Basic Life Support, NIH Stroke Scale, Trauma Nursing Core Course, or Neonatal Resuscitation Program can strengthen your application.

Compensation and Benefits:

• This position offers an annual salary of $85,000 to $95,000, based on relevant experience and qualifications.
• Eligible team members receive health insurance, vacation leave, sick leave, holiday pay, and paid time off.

About the Company:

Healthcare Recruiting Specialists is a Healthcare recruiting and staffing firm. We are committed to connecting talented nursing professionals with opportunities where their expertise is respected and their impact is meaningful. You will appreciate a candidate-focused experience, responsive communication, and a team that understands the value compassionate nurses bring to patients, families, and healthcare partners.

Equal Opportunity:

Healthcare Recruiting Specialists is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse, inclusive workforce. Qualified candidates are considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Take the Next Step:

If you are ready to use your RN expertise to guide patients and families through compassionate hospice transitions, apply today for this Hospice RN - Hospital Liaison opportunity in Chicago.