Director of Quality & Compliance

Northern Illinois Hospice•Rockford, IL

69d•$104,000 - $156,925

About The Position

Lead with Purpose. Lead with Heart. Become Our Next Director of Quality and Compliance. If you’re energized by elevating care standards, driving meaningful change, and making a real impact in hospice care, Northern Illinois Hospice wants you on our team. As the region’s first hospice since 1979, we’ve built a legacy of compassion, excellence, and community trust—and now, we're looking for a passionate Director of Quality and Compliance to help carry that mission forward. Why Northern Illinois Hospice? We are a warm, mission-driven organization where collaboration isn’t a buzzword—it’s a way of life. Here, your hospice expertise is valued, your ideas matter, and your leadership as the Director of Quality and Compliance directly shapes how we deliver extraordinary hospice care to patients and families. You’ll be joining a place where innovation meets heart, and where your growth is supported every step of the way. A Day in the Life As our Director of Quality and Compliance, you’ll guide quality programs, mentor clinical teams, and lead key committees that ensure we continue setting the standard for hospice excellence. Your day may include partnering with leadership, driving QAPI initiatives, facilitating RCA and FMEA activities, preparing for Joint Commission surveys, and ensuring regulatory and hospice compliance across the organization. You’ll help create a thriving, safe, high-performing environment—one that strengthens both team confidence and patient trust.

Requirements

RN licensure in Illinois; BSN required, MSN preferred.
5+ years of progressive hospice leadership, required (Joint Commission experience preferred).
Strong knowledge of hospice regulations and quality reporting.
Experience leading quality, compliance, and process-improvement initiatives.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

Oversee all quality programs and present recommendations to leadership.
Lead Quality Committees and QAPI work.
Drive performance improvement efforts and facilitate RCA and FMEA analyses.
Oversee quality and compliance education, infection control, and emergency preparedness.
Ensure compliance with all state, federal, Medicare CoPs, and Joint Commission hospice standards.
Serve as liaison to the Joint Commission and lead survey readiness efforts.
Oversee the Compliance Program, internal controls, and risk-mitigation practices.