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St. Croix Hospice
Huntley, Illinois

Nurse Practitioner - Hospice

Nurse PractitionerNo weekendsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$120k-$150k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Huntley, IL 60142Position Type: Full TimeAt 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 who values meaningful patient connections and autonomy in your practice, we’d love to meet you.

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; 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-$150,000 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.

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive medical care and symptom management for terminally ill patients in a hospice setting. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans and educate families on end-of-life care options.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Nurse Practitioner license and have at least two years of RN experience, preferably in hospice or palliative care. A valid driver's license and the ability to pass background and drug screenings are also required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Hospice carePatient assessmentCare planningMedication managementInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationHIPAA compliance

Hospice & Palliative Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Hospice & Palliative Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% are remote, 60% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $135k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution28 jobs · 26 employers

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
64%
Sign-on bonus
44%
Relocation assistance
16%
Loan repayment
12%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.9
Better work-life than 80% of Hospice & Palliative Medicine (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 84 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Huntley

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$413k≈ 3.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,550/mo≈ 26% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About St. Croix Hospice

Hospitals and Health Care
Mendota Heights, Minnesota
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

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