Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care
Location
Lombard, Illinois
Salary
$70,000 - $110,000 / YEAR
The RN Case Manager provides skilled nursing assessments and hospice care to maximize comfort for patients and families in home and community settings. Responsibilities include developing individualized care plans and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care.
Candidates must hold a current RN license and have graduated from an accredited nursing program. A minimum of 2 years of nursing experience is required, with a preference for experience in public health, home care, or hospice.
Founded in 1982 as Joliet Area Community Hospice, Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care is an independent, nonprofit healthcare provider licensed in 11 counties in northwest Illinois. We provide exceptional serious illness care, hospice care and grief support for adults and children.
The majority of our direct patient care is in the field with Lightways team members providing care in the home, nursing facility or assisted living facility. We also have a 24-bed inpatient unit in Joliet. Non-clinical staff are based out of our Joliet administrative offices.
The Field Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager is responsible, as a member of the interdisciplinary team, for the provision of skilled nursing assessment and hospice care to maximize the comfort and health of patients and families/caregivers consistent with Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care policies and procedures. The RN plans and directs services to meet the needs of individuals and families/caregivers within their homes and communities.
Deliver skilled nursing care and hospice services in home and community settings Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans Administer medications and treatments while monitoring patient symptoms and outcomes Educate patients and caregivers on care, self-management, and disease progression Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, high-quality care Maintain accurate documentation and participate in on-call coverage as needed Monday–Friday schedule including a weekend rotation. Minimum of 20 on-call hours per month (may increase), supporting entire service area
Current RN license Graduate of accredited nursing program Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, with at least 1 year in public health, home care, or hospice preferred. Valid driver’s license and insured, reliable vehicle
401(k) matching Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Pet Insurance Personal Time Off Holiday Paid
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