Pediatric Team Leader

joliethospice; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pet Insurance

Personal Time Off

Holiday Paid

Job summary

joliethospice is seeking a Pediatric Team Leader in Joliet, Illinois, to oversee hospice care and lead the Pediatric team. This role involves enhancing communication, conducting team meetings, and supporting new employees in their orientation.

Successful candidates will be RNs with at least 3 years of hospice experience and prior supervisory roles. Benefits include 401(k) matching, health insurance, and paid personal time off.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile.
• Experience in hospice care and supervisory roles.
• Strong communication skills for team support.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Pediatric team and plan hospice care.
• Conduct weekly team meetings and guide new employees.
• Maintain a small caseload and perform patient assessments.

Skills

Community health education

Team leadership

Performance assessment

Education

RN with minimum of 3 years of Hospice experience

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.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Education/Experience

• RN with minimum of 3 years of Hospice experience.
• Prior supervisory experience.
• 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