Admission RN

Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care

About The Position

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 20-bed inpatient unit in Joliet. Non-clinical staff are based out of our Joliet administrative offices. We are currently seeking a full time Admission RN to assist our patients and families through the admission process in Lake and Cook counties. The Admission RN works five (5) days a week from 9 am - 5:30 pm with every other weekend and holiday rotations. The Admission RN evaluates patient for hospice, educates patient and family, orders medications and DME, and starts the plan of care. This position requires an Illinois Registered Nursing license with a minimum of one year experience in either home health or nursing home/long term care and a compassionate, caring nature. Hospice experience a plus.