Director of Serious Illness & Pediatric 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 currently have a full time opening for a Director of Serious Illness and Pediatric Care.  This position provides leadership and support to ensure quality patient care for our Adult & Pediatric Serious Illness program and our Pediatric Hospice program.  The position is responsible for:

• Managing both programs including oversight of quality care, revenue, productivity, staffing, referral relationships and program development.


• Provide leadership for nurse practitioners, social workers, and interdisciplinary teams, promoting best practices for medication safety, mentation support, and mobility goals.


• Guide team leaders in the oversite of productivity, timeliness of visits, documentation, and submission of billing.


• Review internal and external marketing materials and provide feedback.

The qualified candidate will have:

• Proven ability to manage interdisciplinary teams and complex care programs.


• Understanding of hospice philosophy and issues related to death and dying.


• Strong clinical/counseling skills to support staff working with patients and families across all age groups.


• Ability to ensure quality patient care and adherence to compliance, regulations, and organizational standards.


• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.


• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to multitask.


• Ability to encourage a positive and constructive flow of communication.

Requirements include a master's degree in nursing, Healthcare Administration or related field.  In addition candidates should have a minimum of five (5) years of clinical leadership experience in palliative care and/or pediatric hospice.  

Lightways offers a generous benefit package that includes medical, dental, disability, life insurance, pension, 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.