Hospice Liaison (RN) (DeKalb)

Turn Relationships Into Purpose as a RN Hospice Liaison at Northern Illinois Hospice

If you are a relationship builder with a heart for service, this RN Hospice Liaison role offers more than a career - it offers meaning. Northern Illinois Hospice is seeking a RN who thrives at the intersection of hospice, connection, and marketing. Since 1979, we’ve been a trusted leader in hospice care, and our Hospice Liaison team plays a vital role in extending comfort, dignity, and peace throughout our community.

Why Northern Illinois Hospice?
Founded by the community for the community, Northern Illinois Hospice is built on compassion, collaboration, and integrity. Our culture is warm, mission-driven, and supportive—where every liaison is valued, empowered, and backed by an experienced interdisciplinary team. Here, hospice care is personal, and our Hospice Liaison professionals are essential ambassadors of that promise.

A Day in the Life of a Hospice Liaison
As a Hospice Liaison primarily for the DeKalb/Sycamore area but will also provide service in the Rockford and surrounding areas, your day blends purpose with strategy. You will meet with physicians, discharge planners, and community partners, using your hospice knowledge and RN perspective to educate them on services and eligibility. You’ll collaborate closely with leadership on marketing initiatives, adapt outreach strategies, and identify new opportunities to serve patients sooner. As an RN, your clinical credibility strengthens every conversation. 

Hospice Liaison Responsibilities:

•  Execute daily sales and marketing strategies to referral sources
• Serve as a knowledgeable liaison between providers and hospice services
• Educate healthcare professionals and the community on hospice care
• Build and sustain referral relationships using RN clinical expertise
• Develop referral growth plans with the Marketing & Community Relations Director
• Stay current on hospice regulations and market trends
• Represent Northern Illinois Hospice with professionalism and heart

Requirements:

• Associate degree required (ADN); BSN preferred
• Professional Registered Nurse License in the state of Illinois
• Hospice or palliative care experience preferred; marketing experience preferred
• Three (3) years nursing experience in a hospital or facility setting. 
• DeKalb / Sycamore residency preferred
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
• Knowledge of hospice regulations and community healthcare networks 
• Valid drivers’ license, current auto insurance and access to a reliable automobile.

Schedule: Full-time, Monday – Friday (daytime hours)

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 $79,000 – $114,000. 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.

Benefits for the Hospice Liaison
Medical, dental, and vision coverage • HSA wellness account • Generous PTO • 401(k) with company match • Company-paid life, disability, and AD&D insurance

Ready to Apply?
Applying is fast and simple. Submit your application online and take the next step in your Hospice Liaison career today. Join Northern Illinois Hospice and be the liaison who makes a lasting difference - one relationship, one family, one moment at a time.

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: 79000-114000 Yearly Salary

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