Hospice Executive Director- Registered Nurse

Accentcare Inc; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Company-matching 401(k)

Flexible spending and health savings.

Wellness program and EAP including pet

Calm app access

Employee recognition programs

AccentCare-branded scrubs store credit

Job summary

AccentCare Inc. in Rosemont, IL is seeking a Hospice Executive Director - Registered Nurse to lead our hospice program on-site.

The role requires an IL RN license, strong leadership in a hospice setting, and a track record of regulatory compliance and operational excellence. The Executive Director will oversee financial performance, maintain accreditation, guide growth through partnerships, and ensure delivery of compassionate, coordinated care to patients and families.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's or leadership experience in hospice.
• Active IL RN license required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EMR systems.
• Must meet state, federal and local regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure hospice adheres to applicable laws and regulations.
• Maintain accreditation and readiness for surveys.
• Provide leadership to support growth through strategic partnerships.
• Oversee the program's budget and financial performance.
• Organize and manage hospice resources to provide care.
• Oversee day-to-day hospice operations.
• Coordinate care plans to ensure patient comfort and dignity.

Skills

Healthcare leadership

RN license IL

Communication skills

MS Office & EMR

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Leadership experience in hospice

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

EMR systems

Job description

Overview

Hospice Executive Director - Registered Nurse

Location: Rosemont, IL Office

Position: Executive Director, Hospice

Position Type: Full-Time

Remote/Virtual Position: No

Coverage Area: Rosemont, Burr Ridge, Naperville, MacNeal

Find Your Passion and Purpose as a Hospice Executive Director- Registered Nurse

Must have RN License for IL to be considered

Strong Hospice Leadership experience required for consideration

Offer Based On Years of Experience

What You Need to Know

Reimagining Your Career in Hospice

Caring for others is more than what you do — it’s who you are.At AccentCare, you’ll join a purpose-driven, collaborative culture that sets the standard for excellence and gives you the trust and tools to do your best work. You’ll belong to a team that cares deeply for patients and each other; a team committed to consistently providing exceptional care.

We’re proud to be named one of America's Greatest Workplaces 2025by Newsweek — a reflection of our shared commitment to excellence, integrity and compassion as we shape the future of aging in place. When you thrive, so does the community of care we’re building together.

Be the Best Hospice Executive Director You Can Be

If you meet these qualifications, we want to meet you!

• Bachelors Degree and/or leadership experience, in a hospice setting required
• Active RN License for Illinois required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of computer programs, especially Microsoft Office Suite products and EMR systems
• Meet the regulations and requirements of the state in which the program provides services.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure hospice follows all applicable Federal, State and Local laws, including;
• Compliance, maintenance and submission of all required reports and records to Federal, State, accreditation, and Local regulatory departments
• Maintaining accreditation, when applicable
• Maintaining a state of survey readiness
• Provide leadership and oversight to support growth through strategic implementation of relationship expansion plans in collaboration with the Business Development teams
• Manage overall financial performance of the program site which includes oversight of all controllable costs
• Participate in annual development of the program site’s budget
• Organizes, manages, and administers hospice resources to provide hospice care and services to patients, families, and caregivers necessary for the palliation and management of the terminal illness and related conditions
• Is responsible for the day-to-day hospice operations
• Ensure the hospice offers a coordinated plan of care for all patients/families while maintaining overall management of care
• Ensures care provided optimizes the patient and family’s comfort and dignity
• Ensures care provided is consistent with patient and family needs and goals, with the patient’s needs and goals as a priority

Our Investment in You

Caring for others starts with caring for you. We’re committed to fostering a purpose-driven workplace where you feel supported, and that means prioritizing your physical, financial and mental well-being. Our benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Company-matching 401(k)
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance, and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep, and relaxation app
• Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones, and fellow employees
• Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees
• And more!

Why AccentCare?

Come As You Are

• At AccentCare, you’re part of a community that cares — for patients and each other. You can rest assured we offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disability.