Nurse Practitioner - Serious Illness Department
Where
Lightways Hospice & Serious Illness
Joliet, IL, United States
Salary Range (Annual Salary)
$97,000 - $131,000
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.
We currently have a full time position for a Nurse Practitioner in our Serious Illness Care department. The Nurse Practitioner prescribes medications and other palliative treatments within regulatory guidelines and in collaboration with our Medical Director. The Nurse Practitioner works with members of the team to support the patient and family in dealing with the emotional and spiritual aspects of serious illness. This position works four (4) - ten (10) hour days and is on call 1 (one) week every 6 (six)weeks via telephone. No visits are required while on call.
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.
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Attn: Suzanne Schaller
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (815) 530-4022