Admission RN

  • Full-Time
  • Joliet, IL
  • Lightways Hospice And Serious Illness Care
  • Posted 2 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
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 an Admission RN to assist our patients and families through the admission process. The full time Admission RN works three (3) 12 hour shifts per week for full time and works from 9:30 am – 10:00 pm with 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. Must be fully vaccinated for Covid 19.

Joliet Area Community Hospice offers a generous benefit package for full time employees that includes medical, dental, disability, life insurance, pension, holidays, 401k with company match and PTO. Joliet Area Community Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V
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