RN Field Case Manager
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.RN Field Case Manager (Lake Forest Territory):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.Key Responsibilities:Deliver skilled nursing care and hospice services in home and community settingsConduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plansAdminister medications and treatments while monitoring patient symptoms and outcomesEducate patients and caregivers on care, self-management, and disease progressionCollaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, high-quality careMaintain accurate documentation and participate in on-call coverage as neededMonday–Friday scheduleMinimum of 20 on-call hours per month (may increase), supporting entire service areaEducation/Experience:Current RN licenseGraduate of accredited nursing programMinimum 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 vehicleBenefits:401(k) matchingHealth InsuranceDental Insurance Vision InsurancePet InsurancePersonal Time OffHoliday Paid