RN Field Case Manager (North Territory which includes Lake and Cook counties)

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.

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

Requirements

• 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

Schedule

• Monday–Friday schedule
• Minimum of 20 on-call hours per month (may increase), supporting entire service area

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Personal Time Off
• Holiday Paid