Pediatric Team Leader

Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care
Joliet, IL, US
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

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 20-bed inpatient unit in Joliet. Non-clinical staff are based out of our Joliet administrative offices.

We are currently seeking a full time Pediatric Team Leader. The Pediatric Team Leader oversees the Pediatric team and plans, organizes and directs hospice care, and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education / experience.

The Pediatric Team Leader will be responsible for the following :

  • Enhance communication to ensure existing team members receive support in the field.
  • Conduct weekly IDT meetings for the Pediatric team.
  • Guide new employees with 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.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years Hospice experience with prior supervisory experience.

Lightways offers a generous benefit package that includes medical, dental, disability, life insurance, pension, holidays and a generous PTO plan for full time positions.

24 days ago
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