What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admission RN position at Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care?
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 part time Admission RN to assist our patients and families through the admission process. The part time Admission RN works 24 hours per week; either three (3) 8 hour shifts or two (2) 12 hour shifts per week 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.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
