RN Field Case Manager- Palos Park, Hickory Hills, Crestwood & Surrounding Areas
Listed compensation
$70k-$100k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, nights and shift pattern and time off.
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.
RN Field Case Manager
The Field Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager is responsible, as a member of the interdisciplinary team, for the provision of skilled nursing assessment and hospice care to maximize the comfort and health of patients and families/caregivers consistent with Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care policies and procedures. The RN plans and directs services to meet the needs of individuals and families/caregivers within their homes and communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver skilled nursing care and hospice services in home and community settings
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans
- Administer medications and treatments while monitoring patient symptoms and outcomes
- Educate patients and caregivers on care, self-management, and disease progression
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, high-quality care
- Maintain accurate documentation and participate in on-call coverage as needed
- Coverage will include Southern Cook County (Palos Park, Crestwood, Hickory Hills & Surrounding Areas)
- Monday–Friday schedule
- Minimum of 20 on-call hours per month (may increase), supporting entire service area
Education/Experience
Current RN license
Graduate of Accredited Nursing Program
- Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, with at least 1 year in public health, home care, or hospice preferred.
- Valid driver’s license and insured, reliable vehicle
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Personal Time Off
- Holiday Paid
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current RN license and have graduated from an accredited nursing program. A minimum of 2 years of nursing experience is required, with preference given to those with experience in public health, home care, or hospice.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Case Management — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 30 active Nurse Case Manager listings this role was benchmarked against, 23% are remote, 67% have no call, 57% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$85k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $85k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$85k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Nurse Case Manager listings in Illinois | 206 active | 6,091 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 23% remote · 67% no call · 57% no weekends30 benchmarked listings |
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- No weekends
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About Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care
Benefits & Perks
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Living in Oak Park
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $523k≈ 7.5× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $2,044/mo≈ 35% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 32 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.