Resource RN

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.

The Resource RN is a float position that is responsible for providing skilled nursing intervention and supportive care in patients' homes, nursing homes or long term care facilities.  This RN administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician and plan of care.  This position works three (3) twelve hour shifts per week from 8 am - 8:30 pm with rotating weekends and holidays.

Requirements include RN with a minimum of two (2) years nursing experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health, home care or hospice nursing preferred.  Incumbent must be self directed and able to work with minimal supervision.  

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.