Pediatric Team Leader

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.

Pediatric Team Leader:

The Pediatric Team Leader oversees the Pediatric team and plans, organizes and directs hospice care, and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Enhance communication to ensure existing team members receive support in the field.


• Conduct weekly IDT meetings for the Pediatric team.


• Guide new employees with orientation and education in hospice care.


• Perform timely performance check-ins with their team on a quarterly basis.


• Participate in ride-a-long visits with their team on a quarterly basis and as needed.


• Maintain a small caseload.


• Completes an initial, comprehensive and ongoing assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs.

Education/Experience:

• RN with minimum of 3 years of Hospice experience.


• Prior supervisory experience.


• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements; and is in good working order.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching


• Health Insurance


• Dental Insurance 


• Vision Insurance


• Pet Insurance


• Personal Time Off


• Holiday Paid