Director of Nursing Hospice

Registered NurseNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$95k-$100k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Schedule: M-F; 8am - 5pm

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

Key Responsibilities

Lead the clinical delivery of regional hospice services, including individualized care planning, level-of-care decisions, quality improvement, and coordination with interdisciplinary teams. Develop and supervise clinical staff, provide education and mentorship, and partner with the Administrator on staffing and operational budgets.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Palliative CarePatient Care PlanningInterdisciplinary Team LeadershipNursing AssessmentClinical JudgmentStaff Hiring and SupervisionCoaching and MentorshipBudget DevelopmentMultitasking and Prioritization

Hospice Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 40 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 68% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$98k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $98k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Nursing Leadership jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.9 / 10 · above average in nursing leadershipranked against 1,187 Nursing Leadership listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$95k–$100kNursing Leadership median $113k (middle half $95k–$132k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$98k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nursing Leadership listings in Illinois195 active5,999 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 28% remote · 68% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,187 Nursing Leadership listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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<$105k
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3
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
19%
Loan repayment
13%
CME allowance
6%
PSLF eligible
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 3.9
Better work-life than 70% of Nursing Leadership listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,187 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Transitions Hospice - Illinois

Hospitals and Health Care
Elk Grove Village, Illinois
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

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

Living in Champaign

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$231k≈ 2.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,506/mo≈ 19% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
15 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.7
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.

BEA 2024 · Champaign-Urbana, IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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