Clinical Liaison

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.

Clinical Liaison 

The Clinical Liaison is responsible for providing education to hospital staff, patients and families regarding hospice and palliative care. This position will be hospital based primarily at NW Palos with the flexibility to travel to designated hospital locations. In accordance with the policies and procedures of Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care, along with Medicare Hospice Conditions of Participation, IDPH, and NHPCO.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct a needs assessment for hospital education with a focus on early hospice admissions.
• Design and implement educational curriculum and continuing education programs for each discipline within the hospital (Physician, Case Manager, Social Worker, and Registered Nurses).
• Implement hospital education presentations/conversations.
• Establish and maintain physician relationships to update, educate and support as needed.
• Create activity tracer documentation which includes who, when, where participants and next steps.
• Access, manage and seek approval for contract beds.
• Support patient and family during discharge process.
• Schedule is 9am-5:30 PM M-F

Education/Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years hospice and palliative care experience
• Valid license as a registered nurse in the State of Illinois. RN required; BSN preferred. CHPN preferred. Master’s degree in nursing or education preferred.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements; and is in good working order.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance 
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Personal Time Off
• Holiday Paid