Hospice Team Leader

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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 20‑bed inpatient unit in Joliet. Non‑clinical staff are based out of our Joliet administrative offices.

We are currently seeking a full‑time Hospice Team Leader for DuPage County. The team leader oversees a team of RN case managers (RNCM), social workers and chaplains, plans, organizes and directs hospice care, and has nursing experience with an emphasis on community health education/experience.

• Enhance communication to ensure RN case managers, social workers and chaplains receive support in the field.
• Conduct weekly IDT meetings for the designated team.
• Guide new staff with new employee orientation and education in hospice care.
• Perform timely performance check‑ins with the team on a quarterly basis.
• Participate in ride‑along visits with the team on a quarterly basis and as needed.
• Maintain a small caseload.
• Conduct initial, comprehensive and ongoing assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs.
• Participate in on‑call coverage.

• RN, social worker or chaplain with a minimum of 3 years hospice experience.
• Prior supervisory experience is a plus.

• Medical, dental, disability, life insurance, pension, holidays and a generous PTO plan for full‑time positions.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care