RN Field Case Manager
Joliet Area Community Hospice, Lake Forest, IL, United States
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 settings
Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans
Administer medications and treatments while monitoring patient symptoms and outcomes
Educate patients and caregivers on care, self-management, and disease progression
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, high-quality care
Maintain accurate documentation and participate in on-call coverage as needed
Monday–Friday schedule
Minimum of 20 on-call hours per month (may increase), supporting entire service area
Education/Experience
Current RN license
Graduate of accredited nursing program
Minimum 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 vehicle
Benefits
401(k) matching
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Pet Insurance
Personal Time Off
Holiday Paid
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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 settings
Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans
Administer medications and treatments while monitoring patient symptoms and outcomes
Educate patients and caregivers on care, self-management, and disease progression
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, high-quality care
Maintain accurate documentation and participate in on-call coverage as needed
Monday–Friday schedule
Minimum of 20 on-call hours per month (may increase), supporting entire service area
Education/Experience
Current RN license
Graduate of accredited nursing program
Minimum 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 vehicle
Benefits
401(k) matching
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Pet Insurance
Personal Time Off
Holiday Paid
#J-18808-Ljbffr