Hospice RN Clinical Director — Lead Care Teams & Compliance
Sanctuary Hospice
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Sanctuary Hospice in Illinois is seeking a Registered Nurse with strong hospice knowledge to serve as Clinical Director, leading an interdisciplinary team of RNs, Aides, Social Workers and Chaplains. You will oversee patient care coordination, QA, training, and ensure compliance with federal/state guidelines while collaborating with Program Director and Hospice Physician.
This on-site role covers Rockford and surrounding counties with a schedule Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, plus on-call
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in nursing or health care preferred.
- Current state RN license to practice in the state of the office.
- Minimum 3 years nursing experience, including 1 year in hospice/home health/oncology.
- At least 1 year of supervisory experience in hospice or home health.
- Ability to manage terminal care with crisis intervention, pain and symptom control.
- Supportive, sensitive approach to staff and patient/family needs.
- Computer proficiency with EMR and related programs.
- CPR certification if required by state; valid driver's license and transportation.
Responsibilities
- Champion comprehensive patient support and coordinate services per hospice policies.
- Guide and support an amazing team of clinicians to improve care.
- Perform chart audits and ensure medical records compliance.
- Contribute to orientation and in-service training for nursing staff.
- Evaluate staff performance and provide coaching to improve service delivery.
- Lead interdisciplinary meetings to refine Care Plans and promote teamwork.
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Job description
Sanctuary Hospice in Illinois is seeking a Registered Nurse with strong hospice knowledge to serve as Clinical Director, leading an interdisciplinary team of RNs, Aides, Social Workers and Chaplains. You will oversee patient care coordination, QA, training, and ensure compliance with federal/state guidelines while collaborating with Program Director and Hospice Physician.
This on-site role covers Rockford and surrounding counties with a schedule Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, plus on-call
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