Hospice Clinician Wages Rising at Slower Rate; Turnover Falling
12/03/23 at 04:00 AM
Hospice Clinician Wages Rising at Slower Rate; Turnover Falling
Hospice News
December 1, 2023
Wages for hospice clinicians continue to go up amid widespread staff shortages, but they grew at a slower rate in 2023 compared to the prior year. The national average hourly rate for Hospice registered nurses rose 4.58% in 2023, down from a 5.95% increase in 2022, according to a new report by the Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service in cooperation with the National Association for Home Care & Hospice. Meanwhile, turnover rates declined in 2023, representing the first drop in several years, the report indicated.