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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 On-Call RN:
The Pediatric After-Hours Registered Nurse (RN) provides compassionate, developmentally appropriate, family centered care to infants, children, and adolescents with a variety of medical conditions. The Pediatric After Hours RN works as a part of a multidisciplinary team to coordinate physical, emotional, and spiritual care of the patient and family.
Key Responsibilities:

• Provide skilled nursing care and on-call support for pediatric hospice patients during nights, weekends, and holidays
• Respond to patient and family needs, including medical and emotional crises, with timely home visits
• Communicate patient status changes and collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team
• Complete hospice admissions and coordinate care in alignment with the plan of care
• Educate families and caregivers on symptom management, medications, and care techniques
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and point-of-care records
• Coordinate services, supplies, and referrals, including medications and durable medical equipment (DME)
• Travel-based role providing in-home patient visits
• Schedule is 12 AM - 8:30 AM Wednesday - Sunday

Education/Experience:

• Current Illinois RN license
• 2+ years nursing experience (1+ year pediatric required)
• Pediatric med-surg skills required
• Home care or hospice experience preferred
• Valid driver's license and insured, reliable vehicle

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Personal Time Off
• Holiday Paid