Director of Serious Illness

Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care

Director of Serious Illness responsible for quality care management and program oversight at Lightways Hospice. Overseeing clinical leadership, operational performance, and patient satisfaction.

Posted 4/17/2026full-timeJoliet • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $110,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and oversee the Serious Illness program, ensuring quality care, compliance, and patient satisfaction
Manage department operations, including revenue, productivity, and referral relationships
Develop and monitor the annual budget, tracking expenses and performance
Guide staff on clinical standards, documentation, workflow, and billing processes
Drive program development, marketing collaboration, and growth initiatives
Ensure regulatory compliance, risk management, and alignment with organizational goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current RN license
Master’s degree in nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field
Minimum 5 years of clinical leadership experience in palliative care
Valid driver’s license and insured, reliable vehicle

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical standardsdocumentationworkflowbilling processesbudget managementrevenue managementproductivity trackingrisk managementprogram developmentmarketing collaboration

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationorganizational skillspatient satisfactioncompliance management

Certifications

RN license