LPN Nights-Hospice Crisis Care

Hospice Lpn Opportunity With Journeycare Hospice

Journeycare Hospice is seeking a hospice LPN to join our growing crisis care team! This is a field-based position responsible for following the plan of care for our continuous care patients, providing treatments, and working collaboratively to help our patients and their families.

Hours: Monday - Friday (3) 12-hour shifts 7pm-7am and every other weekend

Territory: Northbrook, IL

Salary: $26 - $38 hourly - offer based on years of experience

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or a vocational nursing program
• Three years of nursing experience. Community health, hospice or medical/surgical experience is preferred
• Currently licensed as an LPN/LVN in the practicing state
• Must possess current CPR certification
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills
• Valid driver's license with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state requirements
• Understands the philosophy of hospice concept and the needs of the terminally ill

What we offer:

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• Comprehensive benefits effective on the first of the month
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Generous time off accruals
• Paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral program
• Hospice certification benefit and salary increase
• Merit increases
• Employee discount programs

What you'll do:

• Provide direct patient care as defined in state nurse practice act
• Implement current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care
• Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care
• Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self-plan of care
• Participate in the coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group.
• Provide appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates the patient's response to treatments/medications