What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resource 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 are currently seeking a full time Resource RN. We have a state-of-the-art facility and the first free standing in-patient Hospice Home in Illinois. We have over a 35-year history for providing compassionate professional care to terminally ill patients and their families. We are state licensed and Medicare/Medicaid certified.
This is a full time position working 36 hours a week (3 - 12 hour shifts) from 10 am - 10:30 pm with rotating weekends and holidays.
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. This RN administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician and plan of care, assist with referrals & admissions when needed. Also assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient's efforts toward self-sufficiency and optimal comfort.
Requirements include RN with a minimum of one (1) year nursing experience in the area of public health, home care or hospice nursing preferred. Must be self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.
Lightways offers a generous benefit package that includes medical, dental, disability, life insurance, 401k with company match, paid holidays, and a generous PTO plan for full time positions.
For additional information on Lightways benefit package, please visit Lightways.org and click on Careers.
Salary : $68,000 - $93,000
