Nurse Practitioner - Field

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $97,000 - $113,000 DOE

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.

We currently have a full time position for a Nurse Practitioner to assist in caring for our hospice Field patients. The Nurse Practitioner will conduct face-to-face visits, sign E-scripts, attend IDT meetings and assist members of a team in caring for patient / family needs. The Nurse Practitioner will travel to patients homes, Nursing Homes or long term care facilities to assist patients. This position works Mon - Fri 8 am - 4 : 30 pm and would primarily be in our southern team although travel to other areas could be possible as deemed necessary.

Qualified candidates should have a minimum of two years of experience in palliative care, hospice, oncology, critical care or a similar setting. Hospice experience highly desired. Requires completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. State licensure required.

The position is eligible for full benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO and 401k.

For additional information on Lightways benefit package, please visit Lightways.org and click on Careers.