RN Clinical Director
About The Position
Sanctuary Hospice is seeking a Registered Nurse with strong clinical knowledge and supervisory experience to lead a team of clinicians. The RN Clinical Director oversees an interdisciplinary team of RNs, aides, social workers, and chaplains, and collaborates with the Program Director, Hospice Physician, and Community Liaisons. The role supports office operations, patient growth, and compliance with Federal, State, ACHC, and Sanctuary guidelines. The position covers Rockford and the surrounding counties of Winnebago, Boone, McHenry, Ogle, Stephenson, DeKalb, and Lee. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with administrative on-call responsibility. Sanctuary Hospice describes itself as a mission-driven, patient-centered provider of end-of-life care focused on supporting patients and loved ones with comfort, compassion, dignity, peace, and human connection.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse with a current state license to practice as a professional nurse in the state where the office is located.
- At least 3 years of nursing experience, including 1 year of full-time direct patient care experience in hospice, home health, or oncology.
- Demonstrated ability to manage terminal care, including crisis intervention, pain and symptom control, clinical bedside nursing, and family counseling.
- Demonstrated ability to take a supportive and sensitive approach to staff and patient/family needs.
- Computer proficiency, including typing and use of various programs, with EMR experience.
- Current CPR certification if required by the state.
- Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to dependable transportation.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in nursing or health care preferred.
- One year of supervisory experience in hospice or home health care preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and oversee a spectrum of patient services in alignment with hospice program policies.
- Guide and support clinicians, fostering continuous improvement in hospice care services.
- Conduct chart audits and oversee medical record maintenance for compliance with regulations, certification standards, and ethical care benchmarks.
- Participate in developing orientation and in-service training for nursing and clinical staff.
- Evaluate clinical staff performance during probationary periods and annually, providing teaching and counseling to improve service delivery.
- Lead interdisciplinary team meetings to refine patient and family care plans, exchange insights, resolve challenges, and encourage professional camaraderie.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Career Path Program supporting internal growth, advancement, and increased pay.
- 15 days of PTO and 10 holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement and certification assistance.
- Wellness and discount programs.
- Cell phone, mileage, and gym membership reimbursement.
- Company-matching 401(k).
- Hands-on clinical onboarding program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
