Hospice Team Lead

Job Description

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.

Team Leader (Joliet & Surrounding Area)

The Hospice Team Leader oversees an interdisciplinary team including Registered Nurse Case Managers (RNCMs), social workers, and chaplains to direct and deliver high-quality hospice care within home and community settings. This role balances team management, staff development, administrative leadership, and direct patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Enhance communication to ensure existing RN Case Managers, Social Workers and Chaplains receive support in the field.
• Conduct weekly IDT meetings for their designated team.
• Guide new staff with new employee orientation and education in hospice care.
• Perform timely performance check-ins with their team on a quarterly basis.
• Participate in ride-a-long visits with their team on a quarterly basis and as needed.
• Maintain a small caseload.
• Completes an initial, comprehensive and ongoing assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs.
• Participate in on call coverage.

Education/Experience:

• Current RN license
• Minimum of 3 years of hospice with supervisory experience
• 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