RN Field Case Manager- Bolingbrook, Romeoville & Surrounding Areas
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Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care
Joliet, IL, US
Summary
The RN Field Case Manager provides skilled nursing assessments and hospice care to patients in their homes and community settings. They collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans and ensure high-quality, coordinated patient outcomes.
Job Description
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.
RN Field Case Manager:
The Field Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager 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 RN plans and directs services to meet the needs of individuals and families/caregivers within their homes and communities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver skilled nursing care and hospice services in home and community settings
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans
- Administer medications and treatments while monitoring patient symptoms and outcomes
- Educate patients and caregivers on care, self-management, and disease progression
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, high-quality care
- Maintain accurate documentation and participate in on-call coverage as needed
- Coverage may include portion of DuPage, Will and Southern Cook Counties (Bolingbrook, Romeoville & Surrounding Areas)
- Monday–Friday schedule
- Minimum of 20 on-call hours per month (may increase), supporting entire service area
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
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Personal Time Off
- Holiday Paid
The mission of Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care is to provide comprehensive, holistic community-based support and care for patients and their loved ones. So your remaining time can be spent with less pain, less fear, and more joy. Recognized by the Chicago Tribune as one of the top workplaces in the Chicagoland area for the FIFTH year in a row!
Founded
1982
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Joliet, IL
The mission of Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care is to provide comprehensive, holistic community-based support and care for patients and their loved ones. So your remaining time can be spent with less pain, less fear, and more joy. Recognized by the Chicago Tribune as one of the top workplaces in the Chicagoland area for the FIFTH year in a row!
Founded
1982
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Joliet, IL
