Triage RN

Triage RN

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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.

We currently have a full‑time opening for a Triage RN. The Triage RN works 36 hours weekly from 8 am – 8:30 pm (three 12‑hour shifts) and requires flexibility in days. This position responds to calls from patients/families regarding symptom/pain management and responds in a timely manner. It facilitates implementation of orders by coordinating medications and DME through the appropriate vendors, completes various reports as required, and directs staff on assignments after hours and weekends/holidays.

This position does rotate weekends and holidays working in Triage. Candidates must have availability to work from the Joliet office as needed.

Qualifications:

Licensed RN with a minimum of two (2) years hospice experience; excellent interpersonal and time management skills; ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately.

Benefits:
Lightways provides a full benefit package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match and paid time off.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE