Resource RN - Northern Cook/Lake

Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care•Northbrook, IL

37d•$70,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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 Resource RN is a float position that is responsible for providing skilled nursing intervention and supportive care in patients' homes, nursing homes or long term care facilities to support our patients as well as referrals in the Northern counties of Illinois, primarily Northern Cook and Lake. This position works 2(8 hour) shifts and 2(12 hour) shifts rotating weekends and holidays.

Requirements

Current RN license
Minimum of 2 years' experience, at least 1 year area of public health, home care, or hospice nursing is preferred
Valid driver's license and insured, reliable vehicle
Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision
Able to work 40 hours a week with a minimum of 20 hours on call/month, may increase based on staffing

Responsibilities

Conducts comprehensive patient assessments and develops, updates, and manages individualized care plans for hospice patients
Provides skilled nursing care, including medication administration, treatments, and patient/family education
Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and participates in IDT meetings to ensure coordinated patient care
Supports patient needs through on-call coverage, crisis response, and assistance with daily living activities
Ensures compliance with regulatory standards, maintains accurate documentation, and meets quality and performance metrics