Hospice Medical Social Worker (PRN)
Listed compensation
$32-$44.63/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Make a Difference Where It Matters Most — Become a Hospice Social Worker (PRN) at Northern Illinois Hospice
Are you a compassionate Hospice Social Worker ready to bring comfort, dignity, and peace to patients and families? At Northern Illinois Hospice, our Hospice Social Worker team is at the heart of everything we do—and we’re looking for a dedicated Social Worker who wants more than a job…you want purpose. This PRN opportunity is designed for a Hospice Social Worker who thrives in meaningful, patient-centered hospice care.
Why Northern Illinois Hospice?
Since 1979, Northern Illinois Hospice has been a trusted leader in hospice care. Our culture is collaborative, supportive, and mission-driven. Every Hospice Social Worker is empowered to make a difference, with a strong interdisciplinary team that values your voice. As a Hospice Social Worker, you’ll feel supported, respected, and inspired, every PRN you serve.
A Day in the Life of a Hospice Social Worker (PRN)
As a Hospice Social Worker, your PRN shifts are focused on connection and compassion. You’ll meet with patients and families, provide emotional support, and guide them through the hospice journey. This Social Worker role includes collaborating with nurses and the care team, advocating for patient needs, and ensuring comfort during critical moments. Every Hospice Social Worker brings calm, clarity, and care when it matters most.
- What You’ll Do (Hospice Social Worker Responsibilities)
- Complete psychosocial assessments in hospice care
- Develop care plans and provide counseling as a Social Worker
- Coordinate community resources and referrals
- Support advance care planning (DPOA-HC)
- Maintain timely, accurate documentation
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary hospice team
- Ensure compliance with Medicare and Illinois standards
- Schedule: PRN schedule for work-life balance
- What You Bring (Requirements)
- Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW)
- Illinois LSW or LCSW preferred
- 1+ year experience as a Social Worker (healthcare or hospice preferred)
- Strong communication, empathy, and organizational skills
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Pay & Benefits
Competitive Hourly Pay
- Wage: $32.00 – $44.63 per hour (based on experience)
- Mileage reimbursement
- 401(k) with company match
- Supportive team environment and meaningful work
Ready to Make an Impact?
Join a team where every Hospice Social Worker is valued. Apply today to become a Hospice Social Worker and make your PRN work truly meaningful in hospice care.
Fast, Simple Application
Apply in minutes through our website. Your next purpose-driven Hospice Social Worker role starts here.
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.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Conduct psychosocial assessments, develop care plans, provide counseling, and coordinate community resources and referrals for hospice patients and families. Support advance care planning, document care accurately, advocate for patient needs, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team while meeting Medicare and Illinois standards.
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 40 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 13% have no call, 75% require no weekends.
Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $67k–$93k | Social Work median $59k (middle half $48k–$80k)19 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$80k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in Illinois | 226 active | 6,551 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 30% remote · 13% no call · 75% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois Social Worker listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 16% offer loan repayment256 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Social Work pay trend | +2.3% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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