Hospice Clinical Educator

Description

Are you a passionate Clinical Educator who thrives on developing healthcare professionals and advancing quality patient care? At Northern Illinois Hospice, you'll do more than train staff—you'll shape the future of hospice care by empowering clinicians to deliver exceptional experiences for patients and families.

As the region's first hospice provider, Northern Illinois Hospice has been a trusted leader in hospice care since 1979. We are committed to dignity, comfort, and compassion while fostering a collaborative culture where employees are valued, supported, and encouraged to grow.

What You'll Do

• Develop and deliver innovative clinical education and training programs.
• Coach and mentor staff in hospice best practices.
• Support regulatory compliance, accreditation readiness, and patient safety initiatives.
• Promote professional development and certification in hospice and palliative care.
• Facilitate learning opportunities for the entire hospice interdisciplinary team.
• Assist with course development and educational content creation.
• Partner with leadership to maintain 5-star quality standards.

Schedule & Pay

• Full-time position; Monday - Friday; field and office based training throughout our service area; occasional evening or weekend work may be required to support organizational needs.
• Participation in Administrative On-Call (AOC) rotation, weekday afterhours and weekends.
• Competitive pay: $79,000 - $114,000, based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits: medical plan options, PTO that grows with service, dental/vision, HSA, company-paid life & disability insurance, and 401(k) with match.

Requirements

• BSN required.
• Current IL nursing license.
• Minimum three (3) years current experience in hospice nursing.
• Certified in Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN) preferred.
• Mandatory certification within 12 months of hire.
• Accreditation experience, preferably in a hospice environment.
• Supervisory and administrative experience preferred.
• Training experience in a professional environment required.
• Knowledge of guidelines governing hospice Medicare participation and care.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Valid drivers’ license. Current auto insurance and access to a reliable automobile.