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Addus Home Care / JourneyCare Hospice is seeking a Hospice Transitional Care Navigator. Competitive salaries, 401K + match, and so much more! Physician Office sales and hospice experience preferred.

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How much do transitional care jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for transitional care in Chicago, IL is $39.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $29.23 and $37.16 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is transitional care?

Transitional care refers to a set of coordinated healthcare services that help patients move smoothly from one care setting to another, such as from a hospital to their home or a rehabilitation facility. The goal is to ensure continuity of care and prevent complications, such as hospital readmissions. Transitional care typically involves communication among healthcare providers, medication management, follow-up appointments, and patient education. It is especially important for individuals with complex or chronic conditions who are at higher risk during care transitions.

How does a transitional care professional typically collaborate with other healthcare teams to ensure smooth patient transitions?

Transitional Care professionals work closely with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other allied health staff to coordinate patient care as individuals move between different healthcare settings, such as from hospital to home. This collaboration often involves regular interdisciplinary meetings, thorough documentation, and clear communication to ensure continuity of care and reduce readmission risks. Effective teamwork is essential, as Transitional Care professionals often serve as liaisons, advocating for patient needs and ensuring all members are updated on care plans. Building strong relationships across departments is a key part of the role, helping to identify and resolve potential barriers to successful transitions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in transitional care?

To excel in Transitional Care, professionals typically require a background in nursing, social work, or case management, along with knowledge of care coordination and discharge planning. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), care management software, and possibly certification like CCM (Certified Case Manager) is often beneficial. Strong communication, empathy, and problem-solving abilities are crucial for effectively supporting patients and collaborating with healthcare teams. These skills ensure smooth care transitions, prevent hospital readmissions, and enhance patient outcomes during vulnerable periods.
What are the most commonly searched types of Transitional Care jobs in Chicago, IL? The most popular types of Transitional Care jobs in Chicago, IL are:
Infographic showing various Transitional Care job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 79% Full Time, and 21% Part Time. Highlights an 95% In-person, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $81,747 per year, or $39.3 per hour.

Transitional Care Navigator - RN

Addus HomeCare

Lombard, IL • On-site

$85K - $95K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

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Job description

Hospice Transitional Care Navigator

Addus Home Care / JourneyCare Hospice is seeking a Hospice Transitional Care Navigator. Competitive salaries, 401K + match, and so much more! Physician Office sales and hospice experience preferred.

Location: In the assigned market (DuPage County/West Suburbs).

Salary: $85,000 - $95,000 Annually

What we are looking for: A clinically trained – experienced business development and sales professional that will focus on expanding the reach and impact of clinical hospice services, by identifying and securing new upstream referral-sources and education and awareness opportunities, building relationships, and driving the most appropriate and dignified hospice care for the patient – across physicians, providers and hospitals.

A successful candidate must be self-driven, hunter-sales mentality and drive, and have a strong sense of curiosity, resilience, adaptability, and the ability to find, develop, build and leverage referring-relationships. Experienced communicator, strategic thinking, and problem-solving, always looking for ways to expand and create value for the patient and organization.

This is not a virtual role – based in a market territory and assigned physicians, hospitals, assessing clinical information, finding and driving upstream hospice referrals and providing upstream and downstream education and awareness to Physicians, hospitals, and other providers.

What You'll Do:

  • A clinical-sales transitional care navigator/TCN - who will build upstream-referral relationships and transition hospice referrals from physicians and other referral sources.
  • Serve as hospice clinical consultant and educator, acting as extensions of hospital and physician care team.
  • Review hospital clinical documentation/EMR/HCHB, engage with patients and providers to build clinical patient profiles and clinical-admission-assessments and identify decline patterns (i.e. frequent hospitalizations, functional deterioration, etc.).
  • Consult with hospital care teams by sharing clinical profiles and educating on hospice appropriateness.
  • Identify attending and consulting providers associated with referred patients – to provide patient assessment, eligibility and discharge education and awareness
  • Collaborate with field sales representatives to schedule and conduct consultative meetings with external care teams.
  • Initiate and maintain care team workflows for:
    • Patient information / clinical assessment and documentation
    • Consultation / education planning and delivery
    • External and internal meetings and preparations
  • Identify trends, needs, and partnership opportunities for earlier hospice engagement.
  • Foster effective and trusted relationships with external care teams to improve patient outcomes and enhance end-of-life satisfaction.
  • Communicate clearly and consistently with hospital leadership and care coordination teams.
  • Effectively organize, track and prioritize high-value patient comprehensive reviews.
  • Meet all productivity requirements, including:
    • Timely review of medical records
    • Hospital and provider consultation and education
  • Promote a collaborative and team-focused environment.
  • Uphold hospice policies, privacy practices, and ethical guidelines.
  • Professionally represent the organization in all hospitals, community, and partner interactions.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with internal hospice departments and leadership teams.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

We offer:

  • Great culture and team atmosphere
  • Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability), effective on the first of the month
  • 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
  • Generous time off accruals
  • Paid holidays
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Merit Increases
  • Employee Discount Programs
  • Work/life balance

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, business administration, or other related fields is preferred. An acceptable combination of experience and/or training may be considered instead of formal education.
  • Licensed as a registered nurse in the state of practice, preferred.
  • Minimum of two years relevant experience.
  • Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
  • Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with patients, family members, visitors, agency personnel, and public.
  • Must be knowledgeable of quality assessment and assurance procedures.
  • Valid driver's license and proof of insurance is required.

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