Clinical Educator / Hospice

Transitions Care; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

Long & Short-Term Disability

401(k) with company match

Auto Allowance & Gas Card

Company provided equipment

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Transitions Hospice is seeking an experienced Clinical Educator to develop and oversee standardized clinical education across a multistate footprint. You will travel to branches, onboard new hires, and close practice gaps while serving as a resource to interdisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes teaching, mentoring, and advancing professional development, with ongoing support from a corporate clinical team. A BSN with RN licensure is required, and travel is a core component of the job.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred and RN licensure required in primary state of assignment
• CHPN certification preferred for hospice expertise
• 5+ years general nursing experience; hospice experience required or preferred
• Ability to travel 75%+ and work independently within an interdisciplinary team
• Strong teaching, training, and mentoring skills with excellent communication

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee standardized education programs across multiple states
• Travel to branches to support onboarding and field training
• Mentor staff from novice to expert and improve clinical practice
• Educate patients and families about disease processes, medications, and care plans
• Support regulatory compliance, CMS regulations, and quality outcomes across branches
• Collaborate with Administrators and Executive Directors on goals and outcomes
• Provide field support during staffing needs as directed by leadership

Skills

Teaching & mentoring

Nursing leadership

Communication skills

Clinical assessment

Travel readiness

Education

BSN

RN licensure (state of assignment)

CHPN certification (preferred)

Job description

Description

Coverage Territory: Champaign, Haven and Springfield and surrounding areas

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am - 5pm

Raise the Standard of Care Everywhere We Go

At Transitions Hospice, we don't just manage care, we protect dignity, comfort, and the moments that matter most. We've reimagined hospice to be something different: compassionate, unhurried, and built around the whole person. That means investing in the clinical excellence of every team member. From day one onboarding to ongoing professional growth, so that exceptional care is never the exception.

If you're an experienced hospice RN who is energized by teaching, mentoring, and raising the bar for clinical practice, this is your role.

What You'll Do

As Clinical Educator, you'll be a key member of the corporate clinical team; developing, implementing, and overseeing standardized education and competency programs across our multistate organization. You'll travel to branches, support new hires, close clinical practice gaps, and serve as a trusted resource for interdisciplinary teams from novice to expert. Your responsibilities include:

Education & Training

• Supporting the onboarding and field training of new clinical team members across branch locations
• Acting as a mentor who guides individual staff development from novice to expert
• Teaching patients, families, and caregivers about disease processes, self-care techniques, medications, and diet as ordered
• Developing teaching aids and educational materials that promote learning for both staff and patients/families
• Evaluating the effectiveness of educational experiences to drive ongoing professional development and quality outcomes
• Assessing educational needs and addressing clinical practice gaps in partnership with regional and local leadership
• Aligning training initiatives with organizational goals, CMS regulations, Conditions of Participation, and hospice best practices

Leadership & Collaboration

• Serving as a visible clinical resource and role model across multiple agencies and states
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, Administrators, and Executive Directors to develop agency goals and objectives
• Demonstrating creativity and critical thinking in the development of patient care plans
• Supporting audit readiness, regulatory compliance, and quality outcomes across all branches
• Functioning independently, organizing assignments for maximum productivity across a multistate territory
• Providing field support during staffing needs as determined by the Chief Nursing Officer
• Travel required >70%

Benefits We Offer

• Competitive pay
• 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?

Clinical Educators at Transitions don't just train staff — they shape the culture of care across an entire organization. You'll have the autonomy to travel, teach, and make a meaningful impact in every branch you touch, backed by a corporate clinical team that values your expertise and trusts your judgment. If you're ready to turn your clinical knowledge into something that multiplies across every patient we serve, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

What You Bring

• BSN preferred; RN licensure in primary state of assignment required, with ability to obtain licensure in additional states (compact licensure accepted where applicable)
• C.H.P.N. (Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse) certification preferred
• 5+ years of general nursing experience preferred; pain and symptom management experience a plus
• Minimum 2 years of hospice experience required
• Strong ability to teach, train, and mentor clinical staff across experience levels
• Excellent observation, assessment, nursing judgment, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary setting
• Valid driver's license with reliable transportation; ability to travel 75%+ of the time
• Genuine passion for hospice care and a commitment to continuous clinical excellence