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Luxe Home Health
Des Plaines, Illinois

Director of Nursing - Hospice

Registered NurseNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$90k-$100k

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Job Description

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

About Luxe Hospice and Palliative Care

Luxe Hospice and Palliative Care is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to patients and their families during their most critical moments. We are currently seeking a skilled and compassionate Hospice Director of Nursing to join our team. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those in need.

Position Summary

As a Hospice Director of Nursing, you will be responsible for coordinating the care of hospice patients and ensuring they receive the highest level of care throughout their journey. The ideal candidate will have hospice experience and the ability to develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. This role requires a compassionate approach to patient care, attention to detail, and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

As a Hospice Director of Nursing, you will be responsible for assessing patients’ needs, developing care plans, and coordinating care to ensure that patients and their families receive the necessary support.

You will collaborate with physicians, clinical staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to provide holistic care that addresses the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients.

Additionally, you will regularly evaluate the patient’s condition, update care plans, and ensure compliance with hospice regulations and company policies. Effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare providers will be key to ensuring a high level of satisfaction and care delivery.

The Hospice Director of Nursing will also play an important role in maintaining patient records and documentation in compliance with company and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

  • Previous experience in hospice care is required.
  • Registered Nurse (RN) with current licensure is required.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

  • Competitive annual salary of $90,000-$100,000 (dependent on experience).
  • Paid Time Off (PTO).
  • Comprehensive medical and dental insurance.
  • Paid company holidays.

If you are passionate about providing exceptional hospice care and are looking for a rewarding opportunity to join a dedicated team, we encourage you to apply for the Hospice Director of Nursing position at Luxe Hospice and Palliative Care. Help us provide compassionate care to those in need as part of our team of dedicated professionals.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience

Hospice: 3 years (Required)

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Care planningInterdisciplinary team collaborationPatient assessmentRegulatory complianceOrganizational skillsPatient-centered careClinical leadership

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Director of Nursing - Hospice at Luxe Home Health a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Hospice Nursing (RN) — ranked against 866 active Hospice Nursing (RN) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Hospice Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 44 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 25% are remote, 55% have no call, 77% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$95k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $95k 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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401k / retirement match
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Loan repayment
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CME allowance
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.1
Better work-life than 70% of Hospice Nursing (RN) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 866 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Des Plaines

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$396k≈ 4.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,058/mo≈ 27% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
28 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 Luxe Home Health

Home Health Care Services
Des Plaines, Illinois
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Paid company holidays