Clinical Educator / Hospice

Description

Coverage Territory:  Champaign, Haven and Springfield  and surrounding areas

Schedule:  Monday-Friday 8am - 5pm

Raise the Standard of Care Everywhere We Go

At Transitions Hospice, we don't just manage care, we protect dignity, comfort, and the moments that matter most. We've reimagined hospice to be something different: compassionate, unhurried, and built around the whole person. That means investing in the clinical excellence of every team member. From day one onboarding to ongoing professional growth, so that exceptional care is never the exception.

If you're an experienced hospice RN who is energized by teaching, mentoring, and raising the bar for clinical practice, this is your role.

What You'll Do

As Clinical Educator, you'll be a key member of the corporate clinical team; developing, implementing, and overseeing standardized education and competency programs across our multistate organization. You'll travel to branches, support new hires, close clinical practice gaps, and serve as a trusted resource for interdisciplinary teams from novice to expert. Your responsibilities include:

Education & Training

• Supporting the onboarding and field training of new clinical team members across branch locations
• Acting as a mentor who guides individual staff development from novice to expert
• Teaching patients, families, and caregivers about disease processes, self-care techniques, medications, and diet as ordered
• Developing teaching aids and educational materials that promote learning for both staff and patients/families
• Evaluating the effectiveness of educational experiences to drive ongoing professional development and quality outcomes
• Assessing educational needs and addressing clinical practice gaps in partnership with regional and local leadership
• Aligning training initiatives with organizational goals, CMS regulations, Conditions of Participation, and hospice best practices

Leadership & Collaboration

• Serving as a visible clinical resource and role model across multiple agencies and states
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, Administrators, and Executive Directors to develop agency goals and objectives
• Demonstrating creativity and critical thinking in the development of patient care plans
• Supporting audit readiness, regulatory compliance, and quality outcomes across all branches
• Functioning independently, organizing assignments for maximum productivity across a multistate territory
• Providing field support during staffing needs as determined by the Chief Nursing Officer
• Travel required >70%

Benefits We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance plans
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Auto Allowance & Gas Card
• Company provided equipment
• Paid Time Off

Why Choose Transitions Hospice?

Clinical Educators at Transitions don't just train staff — they shape the culture of care across an entire organization. You'll have the autonomy to travel, teach, and make a meaningful impact in every branch you touch, backed by a corporate clinical team that values your expertise and trusts your judgment. If you're ready to turn your clinical knowledge into something that multiplies across every patient we serve, we want to hear from you.

Ready to join us? Apply today.

Requirements

What You Bring

• BSN preferred; RN licensure in primary state of assignment required, with ability to obtain licensure in additional states (compact licensure accepted where applicable)
• C.H.P.N. (Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse) certification preferred
• 5+ years of general nursing experience preferred; pain and symptom management experience a plus
• Minimum 2 years of hospice experience required
• Strong ability to teach, train, and mentor clinical staff across experience levels
• Excellent observation, assessment, nursing judgment, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary setting
• Valid driver's license with reliable transportation; ability to travel 75%+ of the time
• Genuine passion for hospice care and a commitment to continuous clinical excellence