Admission Liaison

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 have a full time opening for an Admissions Liaison.  The Admission Liaison is responsible for providing education to patients and families regarding hospice and palliative care.  The Liaison will travel to private homes, nursing homes, long term care facilities or hospitals as needed.  Will also be responsible for providing resources to patients/families for discharge which includes ordering DME and arranging transportation.

The qualified candidate will have an Associate's degree preferred.  Must have excellent interpersonal skills.  Previous experience in healthcare required.  Hospice or palliative care experience preferred.

Lightways has a generous benefit plan which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, life insurance, generous paid time off (PTO) and a 401K plan with a company match.

For additional information on Lightways benefit package, please visit Lightways.org and click on Careers.