About this opportunity
Transitions Hospice - Illinois lists this Director of Nursing RN / Hospice opportunity in pawnee, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Schedule: M-F; 8am - 5pm
Salary Range: $95,000 - $110,000 / year
Lead the Care That Defines Us
Great hospice care doesn't happen by accident — it's built by leaders who set the standard, develop their teams, and never lose sight of the patient at the center of it all. At Transitions Hospice , our Director of Nursing is that leader.
This is a role for a seasoned RN who's ready to step beyond the bedside and shape the clinical culture of an entire region. You'll guide interdisciplinary teams, drive quality outcomes, and ensure that every patient in our care receives the compassionate, dignified experience that defines the Transitions difference.
What You'll Do
As Director of Nursing, you'll own the clinical integrity of regional hospice services — from care planning and quality improvement to team development and operational execution. Your responsibilities span four key areas:
Clinical Leadership
Provide expert guidance to interdisciplinary teams in developing and individualizing patient care plans focused on palliative comfort
Assess and authorize changes in Levels of Care based on evolving patient needs
Facilitate nursing interventions and provide direct patient care when necessary
Collaborate across the IDG to ensure continuous, coordinated, and well-documented care
Quality & Outcomes
Lead investigation and resolution of quality issues in partnership with the Continuous Quality Improvement Committee
Drive the patient quality metrics that fuel your quarterly performance incentive
Evaluate care plan effectiveness and implement improvements that raise the standard of care across your region
Education & Mentorship
Serve as a clinical mentor and educator for nurses, volunteers, caregivers, and community health partners
Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within your teams
Promote patient and family education to support continuity of care and meaningful end-of-life outcomes
Operations & Team Management
Partner with the Administrator to develop and implement manpower and operational budgets
Oversee hiring, supervision, evaluation, and coaching of hospice clinical staff
Build a team environment grounded in accountability, compassion, and excellence
Champion Transitions Care's goals and mission across all levels of the organization
Benefits We Offer
Competitive pay
Quarterly Bonus Opportunity
Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance plans
Long & Short-Term Disability
401(k) with company match
Auto Allowance & Gas Card
Company provided equipment
Paid Time Off
Why Choose Transitions Hospice?
Transitions isn't just a place to manage — it's a place to lead with purpose. We've built an organization where clinical excellence and human compassion go hand in hand, and we're looking for a Director of Nursing who shares that conviction. You'll have the autonomy to make a real impact, the support of a mission-driven team, and the satisfaction of knowing your leadership directly shapes how patients experience the end of life.
Ready to manage with purpose? Apply today
What You Bring
RN licensed in the state employed
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred
C.H.P.N. (Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse) certification preferred.
Five (5) + years general nursing preferred with current Hospice, home health, medical, surgical, or critical care experience. Experience with pain and symptom management interventions preferred.
Demonstrate excellent observation, assessment, nursing judgment and communication skills.
Strong ability to multitask, and prioritize patient needs.
Proven leadership experience managing interdisciplinary clinical teams
Worksite address
pawnee, IL, 62558, US
Who can apply
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