Resource RN-Registry

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.

Resource RN-Registry:

The Resource Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible, as a member of the interdisciplinary team, for the provision of skilled nursing assessment and hospice care to maximize the comfort and health of patients and families/caregivers consistent with Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care policies and procedures. The Resource RN plans and directs services to meet the needs of individuals, families, and caregivers within their homes and communities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide skilled nursing care, assessments, and interventions in patient homes per hospice care plans


• Complete admissions, ongoing assessments, and update individualized care plans with patients and families


• Respond to patient needs, including medical or emotional crises, with appropriate in-home visits


• Administer medications, treatments, and coordinate care with physicians, DME, and interdisciplinary team


• Educate patients, families, and caregivers using clear instruction and teach-back methods


• Maintain accurate documentation, ensure compliance, and support IPU or office operations as needed


• Flexible Registry RN role with a minimum of four 8-hour shifts per month (Friday and Saturday overnight: 11:59 PM–8:00 AM)


• Opportunity to pick up additional shifts beyond the minimum requirement


• Float position supporting Triage RN desk, field visits, or Inpatient Unit (IPU)

Education/Experience:

• 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


• Must be in the office or IPU during shifts when not assigned to patient visits, as directed by the Triage RN or supervisor.

This position is not eligible for benefits.