Pediatric RN-On Call

Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care•Joliet, IL

5d•$70,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

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 24-bed inpatient unit in Joliet. Non-clinical staff are based out of our Joliet administrative offices. Pediatric On-Call RN: The Pediatric On-Call Registered Nurse (RN) provides compassionate, developmentally appropriate, family centered care to infants, children, and adolescents with a variety of medical conditions. The Pediatric On-Call RN works as a part of a multidisciplinary team to coordinate physical, emotional, and spiritual care of the patient and family.

Requirements

Current Illinois RN license
2+ years nursing experience (1+ year pediatric required)
Pediatric med-surg skills required
Valid driver’s license and insured, reliable vehicle

Nice To Haves

Home care or hospice experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provide skilled nursing care and on-call support for pediatric hospice patients during nights, weekends, and holidays
Respond to patient and family needs, including medical and emotional crises, with timely home visits
Communicate patient status changes and collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team
Complete hospice admissions and coordinate care in alignment with the plan of care
Educate families and caregivers on symptom management, medications, and care techniques
Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and point-of-care records
Coordinate services, supplies, and referrals, including medications and durable medical equipment (DME)
Travel-based role providing in-home patient visits
Flexible on-call schedule from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
35–40 hours per week with scheduling based on availability